Print Assistant
Smurfit Westrock Belfast
Newtownabbey · posted 21 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Newtownabbey, County Antrim
Category
Media, Design and Creative
Smurfit Westrock the global leader in paper-based packaging is offering opportunities at their Belfast based plant (Mallusk Newtownabbey) The Belfast plant is the largest pharmaceutical packaging facility in Ireland and has been in existence for over 100 years.
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We offer secure full-time employment with excellent career development opportunities, highly competitive salary and employee incentives.
The Belfast site has an annual turnover >£40 million and 170 FT employees.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking to fill the role: Lithographic Print Assistant Pharmaceutical Packaging We are seeking a Print Assistant to join our Belfast site working a treble shift pattern.
This is a key role within a regulated manufacturing environment, where quality, accuracy, and compliance are essential.
The Print Assistant is responsible for supporting the Lithographic Printing team to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of printing presses in line with production requirements.
The role contributes to the effective execution of the production plan by maintaining equipment readiness, supporting operational activities, and promoting high standards of health and safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Production To ensure all resources are available to the printers as per the production schedule to maximise machine uptime and efficiency.
Perform clean and efficient wash up of equipment.
Ensuring waste is disposed of in a safe manner in adherence with procedures.
To transport work to and from departments as necessary, production ready.
Maintain continuous running, minimising any stoppages.
To support daily/weekly production targets To cover for Pile Turning & other duties during absence or where business need dictates Housekeeping duties and maintaining Health and Safety standards Any other general duties as required in production.
Involvement and participation in continuous improvement initiatives Maintenance To assist in the machinery maintenance schedule as appropriate in line with established planned maintenance programmes and safe working procedures.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Determination Ability to overcome obstacles Self-motivated, standards-driven, with a keen eye for detail and computer literacy Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines Problem-solving skills KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE Demonstrableexperienceofgoodteamwork&communicationskills Demonstrableexperienceworkingtohighqualitystandards Expereince working as a Print Assistant desirable or Machine Operator HEALTH & SAFETY: Toworkinasafemanneradheringtolaiddownhealthandsafetyprocedures Toreportallaccidentsanddangerousoccurrences Toparticipateinstatutorytraining Opportunities for Progression who demonstrate initiative, leadership, and strong technical ability will have opportunities to progress into: Senior Machine Operator roles Crew Leader or Shift Leader positions Technical specialist or trainer roles Continuous improvement or project roles BENEFITS Free onsite parking.
Enhanced pension contributions.
195 hours flexible holiday allowance, plus 8 annual bank holidays.
Cycle to work scheme.
Company sponsored education opportunities.
Employee perks and discount platform.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Long service awards.
Reward and recognition initiatives.
Shift premium paid in addition to basic salary. xwzovoh
Oopportunities for voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate.
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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity
We offer secure full-time employment with excellent career development opportunities, highly competitive salary and employee incentives.
The Belfast site has an annual turnover >£40 million and 170 FT employees.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking to fill the role: Lithographic Print Assistant Pharmaceutical Packaging We are seeking a Print Assistant to join our Belfast site working a treble shift pattern.
This is a key role within a regulated manufacturing environment, where quality, accuracy, and compliance are essential.
The Print Assistant is responsible for supporting the Lithographic Printing team to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of printing presses in line with production requirements.
The role contributes to the effective execution of the production plan by maintaining equipment readiness, supporting operational activities, and promoting high standards of health and safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Production To ensure all resources are available to the printers as per the production schedule to maximise machine uptime and efficiency.
Perform clean and efficient wash up of equipment.
Ensuring waste is disposed of in a safe manner in adherence with procedures.
To transport work to and from departments as necessary, production ready.
Maintain continuous running, minimising any stoppages.
To support daily/weekly production targets To cover for Pile Turning & other duties during absence or where business need dictates Housekeeping duties and maintaining Health and Safety standards Any other general duties as required in production.
Involvement and participation in continuous improvement initiatives Maintenance To assist in the machinery maintenance schedule as appropriate in line with established planned maintenance programmes and safe working procedures.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Determination Ability to overcome obstacles Self-motivated, standards-driven, with a keen eye for detail and computer literacy Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines Problem-solving skills KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE Demonstrableexperienceofgoodteamwork&communicationskills Demonstrableexperienceworkingtohighqualitystandards Expereince working as a Print Assistant desirable or Machine Operator HEALTH & SAFETY: Toworkinasafemanneradheringtolaiddownhealthandsafetyprocedures Toreportallaccidentsanddangerousoccurrences Toparticipateinstatutorytraining Opportunities for Progression who demonstrate initiative, leadership, and strong technical ability will have opportunities to progress into: Senior Machine Operator roles Crew Leader or Shift Leader positions Technical specialist or trainer roles Continuous improvement or project roles BENEFITS Free onsite parking.
Enhanced pension contributions.
195 hours flexible holiday allowance, plus 8 annual bank holidays.
Cycle to work scheme.
Company sponsored education opportunities.
Employee perks and discount platform.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Long service awards.
Reward and recognition initiatives.
Shift premium paid in addition to basic salary. xwzovoh
Oopportunities for voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate.
TPBN1_NI