About Us

One of Yorkshire's premier marketing, design, print, signage and direct mail companies, we offer a unique range of integrated business products and services.

Based in Harrogate and with over 34 years experience, we pride ourselves on our customer service and continuous investment in the latest technology. This has cemented our reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking, full service business partner.

Trust, integrity and superb customer service are at the heart of our business.

Check out our exciting career opportunities at the bottom of this page.

Quality

Extensive knowledge of production and colour management...

One of Yorkshire’s premier marketing, design, print, signage and direct mail companies, we offer a unique range of integrated business products and services.

Based in Harrogate, and with over 34 years experience, we pride ourselves on our customer service and continuous investment in the latest technology. This has cemented our reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking, full service business partner.

Trust, integrity and superb customer service are at the heart of our business.
Our extensive knowledge of production and colour management assures the quality and consistency of our litho, digital and large format printing is outstanding. Our in-house design and marketing team create outstanding visual communications as well as web design and development, email marketing design and management and a new addition is our web2print online ordering system.

Meet The Team

Here you can meet some of the lovely people that work at Platinum

Environment

Platinum believe outstanding environmental practice needn’t cost the earth. The choices we make can have an impact on the world we live in. Making an informed decision to choose responsibly sourced paper and materials strengthens our commitment to the environment.

Platinum are thrilled to be one of just a handful of certified Carbon Balanced Printers. We are proud to support the fantastic work World Land Trust are doing to protect threatened habitats and wildlife.

At Platinum we recognise that the environmental choices we offer our customers should cover more than just the paper your products are produced from. With our PEC* initiative and ISO 14001 accreditation you can be confident you have chosen a company whose environmental commitment is far reaching.

*Platinum’s Environmental Commitment programme

Environment

Careers

29 August 2023

Job Vacancy

Job Type
full time permanent
Position
Apprentice Print Finisher

One of Yorkshire’s premier marketing, design, print, signage and direct mail companies, Platinum Print offer a unique range of integrated business products and services that cannot be matched locally and have a strong focus on customer care and trading relationships.

We are a family-owned Yorkshire-based business with a team ethos.  We believe in supporting our employees and our local community. We empower our team, realising potential and rewarding achievement. We invest in individuals to become the best they can at what they do and offer a competitive remuneration package.

This is a great opportunity for an apprentice to develop a broad understanding of print finishing in our production department. Working across all equipment, the apprentice will be involved in finishing jobs, learning a variety of skills and techniques using our folding, stitching (booklet making), foiling and cutting equipment.

Duties will include

  • Print Finishing Technicians use precision Cutting, Binding, Foiling, Laminating and Packing equipment to complete the final product for the client
  • Set up or operate machines that perform binding operations, such as pressing, folding, or trimming.
  • Inspect printed materials or other images to verify quality
  • Read works instructions to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up
  • Adjust bindery machines, such as knives, guides or clamps, to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes
  • Trim edges of printed sheets to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters
  • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed
  • Maintain records, such as daily production records. Record operational or production data. Using MIS (Management Information System)
  • Lubricate, clean, or make minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition
  • Repair production equipment or tools
  • Prepare finished products for shipping
  • There will be also opportunities to develop other print and finishing skills in our Large Format and Mailing Departments

 

Qualities we are looking for

  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
  • Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious team member

 

Benefits

  • Health scheme
  • Pension plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Overtime

 

Normal working hours:  Monday – Friday, split shifts 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm

Job Type: full time permanent

Salary: At least £300 per week with staggered increases as training is completed.

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