recruitment
St Ives Group of companies operates across many markets offering the widest range of marketing, print and display services and related product production capabilities available in the UK; as such a career with St Ives can offer growth, variety, challenge and responsibility.
We offer a range of career opportunities from apprenticeships and management training positions, through to sales, customer service, management and production positions.
current positions
Below is a summary of the current positions available across the St Ives Group and the appropriate contact details. If any of these positions are of interest to you, please submit a request for further information.
Infrastructure manager
An exciting new role has been created within the St Ives Connected Thinking team (CT team) for an infrastructure manager.
Reporting to the Group IT development director, the main purpose of this role is to manage the infrastructure and technology requirements of the CT team, the DNA/Connections environment and supporting the CT teams customers.
The successful candidate will be required to audit the existing CT solutions and review new solutions to optimise the user experience, including communicating with the external supplier and the management of any hardware in place; the successful interpretation and deployment of solutions for customers (internal and external to the business); supporting the group Bid Team in providing materials in relations to bid documentation; ensure adequate disaster recovery plans and backups are in place; act as single source of technology procurement for the CT team.
The role will include frequent client contact, as well as working with divisional IT teams.
The ideal candidate will have experience of developing and evolving systems, as well as a good understanding of business intelligence and intranet systems. Excellent communication skills and previous experience of client contact including presentations is also required. Knowledge or experience working within the print industry would be an advantage, but is not essential.
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SP Group, Redditch
Picker/packer operatives (2 positions)
Hours of work: 1 x days Mon-Fri 08.30-16.30hrs (please quote R220)
1 x lates Mon-Thurs 13.00-21.00hrs, Fri 10.00-18.00hrs (please quote R222)
We have vacancies for picker/packer operatives working within the warehouse department based at Redditch. You will work as part of a dedicated team and your duties will include ensuring all store orders & promotions are processed efficiently, on time and within budget, ensuring outputs exceed quality standards, liaison with Production Supervisors, Production Manager and fellow team members to ensure customer demands are met, ensuring ALL data collection is accurate, ensuring all Red Prairie procedures and processes are followed and maintained at all times. You will also assist by mentoring, training and developing employees, help with new employee inductions, ensure H&S, housekeeping and ISO approved systems and standards are maintained.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, using a methodical approach to work, be deadline driven, with excellent time management skills, ability to work to very high standards of quality & accuracy, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, problem-solving and issue-resolution skills and be versatile and adaptable, willing to work the hours necessary to satisfy business demands.
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Collate & pack team leaders - 2 positions (Sainsbury’s)
Hours of work: 15.00-22.45hrs Mon-Thurs & 13.30-20.30hrs Fri (please quote R241) OR
07.30-15.30hrs – Mon-Thurs & 07.00-14.00hrs Fri (please quote R240)
We are looking to recruit two team leaders for our busy collation & packing department in Redditch.
The requirements of the job role will be to ensure all orders are set up in accordance with the packing sheet requirements and brief from the BPC, set up packing tables to enable the job to be completed in the most productive manner to ensure despatch deadlines are achieved, liaise with despatch, materials handling team and other team leaders/supervisors to ensure the jobs run smoothly. Housekeeping - ensure that the highest standards of housekeeping are implemented and maintained at all times. Where productivity standards have been set ensure that all operators are fully briefed on the output requirements for the job, and regularly measure the actual against standard. Ensure that a complete and comprehensive handover is completed at the end of the shift to either the incoming team leader or the shift supervisor and undertake new employee Inductions to include health & safety and welfare specific to department.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, excellent admin skills, good eye for detail, high degree of computer literacy, in particular excel, ability to adhere to deadlines and be versatile and adaptable, willing to work the hours necessary to satisfy business demands.
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Collate & pack operative
Hours of work: 15.00-22.45hrs Mon-Thurs & 13.30-20.30hrs Fri (please quote R242)
Working as part of a dedicated team, responsibilities will include following instructions and briefs given by the team leader/supervisor on all jobs, highlighting any non conformances to the lean process as instructed by the team leader/supervisor, ensuring the workplace is always a clean and safe environment - particular attention to be paid to tidiness and housekeeping policies and procedures, ensuring all waste is put to the correct waste receptacle at all times. Ensuring the TACK time is maintained at all times and improved upon as an objective with each job, to immediately report any issues with print quality, discrepancies on packing sheets and anything else that may hinder the successful running of the department and to ensure quality checks are conducted within the team as required and requested by the team leader/supervisor.
The ideal candidate will be literate and numerate, energetic and conscious of the requirement to perform at the set minimum standard, be a team player in supporting the team, be able to meet the quality demands of the company in terms of error rates, packing quality, have a flexible approach to working hours and shifts and used to working in a manual fast moving environment where dexterity is a key attribute.
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Collate & pack operatives 3 positions (please quote R276)
Hours of work: 07.30-15.30hrs Mon-Thurs & 7.00-14.00 Fri OR
15.00-22.45hrs Mon-Thurs & 13.30-20.30 Fri
We are looking to recruit three collate & pack operatives, who will work as part of a dedicated team.
Some responsibilities include: to follow the instructions and briefs given by the team leader/supervisor on all jobs; to highlight any non conformances to the lean process as instructed by the team leader/supervisor; to ensure the workplace is always a clean and safe environment - particular attention to be paid to tidiness and housekeeping policies and procedures; to ensure all waste is put to the correct waste receptacle at all times.
It is the responsibility of the operative to seek clarification if unsure what receptacle to use; to ensure the TACK time is maintained at all times and improved upon as an objective with each job; To immediately report any issues with print quality, discrepancies on packing sheets and anything else that may hinder the successful running of the department; to ensure quality checks are conducted within the team as required and requested by the team leader/supervisor.
The ideal candidate will be: literate and numerate; energetic and conscious of the requirement to perform at the set minimum standard; be a team player in supporting the team; be able to meet the quality demands of the company in terms of error rates, packing quality; to have a flexible approach to working hours and shifts; and used to working in a manual fast moving environment where dexterity is a key attribute.
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Digital finisher (please quote R284)
Hours of work: rotating day shift: mornings: Mon-Weds 06.00-14.00hrs, Thu-Fri 06.00-14.30hrs, afternoons: Mon-Thu 12.00-20.00hrs, Fri 11.00-18.30hrs, one Sat in six: 06.00-14.00hrs
We have a position of a finisher based at Redditch. You will work as part of a dedicated team and your duties will include: to follow written or verbal instructions on how to complete a job, ensuring attention is paid to instructions provided; learn all aspects of digital finishing to a competent level; take a conscientious approach to work; take a professional approach to communication with other members of staff; follow all QC procedures and departmental procedures; ensure the working environment is kept tidy and free from clutter; and Adhere to all company Health & Safety rules. The ideal candidate will possess: excellent communication skills; excellent admin skills; good attention to detail; high degree of computer literacy; ability to adhere to deadlines; conscientious; reliable; ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team; demonstrate the ability to work under pressure; and good problem solving.
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Print finishing operative 2 positions (please quote R291)
Hours of work: 18.00-06:15hrs continental annualised hour nightshift
We have two new positions for print finishing operative, based at our site in Redditch. You will work as part of a dedicated team and your duties will include: working within the team assist with the day to day running of the print finishing equipment upon which you assist; adhere to standard operating procedures for: make ready/set up within agreed parameters of time and quality, jobs finished at agreed speeds while maintaining quality standards, quality standards; deputise for the lead operator when required; ensure on time delivery of printed product to the print finishing equipment upon which you assist; targeted reduction in waste of all forms (time, materials, labour); problem solving; be involved in routine maintenance as required; work with the team to manage breakdowns so as to minimise impact on the production schedule; feed back to the team on improvement opportunities; general tidiness of your working environment; compliance with company policies and procedures for job approval/sign off, transfer to other departments and record keeping; the health and safety of yourself, those around you and your environment; and actively participate in cross training across all devices within the finishing department.
The ideal candidate will possess: excellent communication skills; high degree of computer literacy; be a forward planner able to challenge existing processes; ability to adhere to deadlines; conscientious; reliable; and having a flexible approach will be required during peak times of the business which may include some weekend working.
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SMT operative 2 positions
Hours of work: 12.00-20.00hrs Mon-Thurs & 10.30-18.00hrs Fri shift + 1hour WTS (please quote R306)
06.00-14.00hrs Mon-Thurs & 06.00-13.30hrs Fri shift + 1hour WTS (please quote R307)
We have two exciting positions for SMT (stock team) operatives, based at Ravens One, Redditch. You will be required to work as part of a dedicated team, and be responsible for the daily administration within the SMT stock team.
Ensuring paperwork and information is processed in a timely fashion and the highest level of accuracy is maintained throughout the inventory at all times, satisfying the operational requirements of the business and meeting targeted levels of performance. Key accountabilities: completion of the stock-overs counts for the SMT stock team; receipt product onto the RP system and locate within the warehouse; liaise with account teams and site staff if required to do so; work as part of the team and ensure quality and performance is maintained; ensure stock counts are maintained at all times; filling of paperwork in a timely fashion; ensure customer service levels are maintained; ensure high standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained; and provide help and assistance to other departments whenever possible.
The ideal candidates will possess: good attention to detail, numerate and flexible; excellent communication skills; Red Prairie knowledge and RDT experience; ability to adhere to deadlines; conscientious and flexible in working times and patterns; reliable; and experienced within a warehouse environment.
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Space operative (please quote R308)
Hours of work: 08.30-16.30hrs Mon-Thurs & 08:30am-16:00hrs Fri + 1hour WTS
We have an exciting vacancy for a space operative, working within the SMT department based at Redditch. You will work as part of a dedicated team and your duties will include: the movement of stock within Rav1 to ensure the pick face and bulk storage facility are being used efficiently; carry out counts, working through the warehouse in a methodical fashion (when required); carry out missing stock investigations and deal with queries appropriately (when required); assist with full client by client stock counts; ensure all counts are accurate and sheets completed as neatly and efficiently as possible; ensure stock integrity is maintained at all times; ensure high standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained; and provide help and assistance to other departments whenever possible.
Key skills: deadline driven, with excellent time management skills; ability to work to very high standards of quality & accuracy; excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; strong analytical skills, using a methodical approach to work; problem-solving and issue-resolution skills; strong and confident communicator, using all media; versatile and adaptable, willing to work the hours necessary to satisfy business demands; approachable, yet retaining ability to act firmly and decisively; ability to perform well under pressure; ability to adhere to deadlines; conscientious and reliable.
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SPAR account stock administrator (please quote R317)
Hours of work: 09.00-17.00hrs Mon-Fri
We have an exciting position of account stock administrator, working mainly on the SPAR account, based at Redditch. You will work as part of a dedicated team within the stock administration pool and your duties will include: to pro-actively manage the stock integrity of specifically allocated accounts using the warehouse management system; liaise with all warehouse departments to resolve WMS issues, provide support, and escalate issues as required; assist in managing account team expectations to ensure orders run smoothly; and Integral part of the Stock Administration Pool to obtain answers to queries and support roll out plan.
This role requires: account team stock queries; set up pre-advices; assist in warehouse stock queries; deal with Red Prairie; monitor Red Prairie orders; monitor daily/weekly Red Prairie account report; pro-actively maintain stock integrity; raise DSN; assist in QC checking; complete ad-hoc client reports when required; take order helpline calls when required; liaise with Red Prairie helpdesk to resolve client/system problems; assist in new client set up; excellent attention to detail; good IT skills, including knowledge of Excel and other MSOffice software, and the internet; good level of technical aptitude (some knowledge of databases would be beneficial but is not essential).
The ideal candidate will possess outstanding client and organisational skills, a commitment to customer service, a high degree of computer literacy, excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
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Senior team member (please quote R318)
Hours of work: 08.30-16.30hrs Mon-Fri
We have an exciting position of a senior team member, based at Redditch. You will work as part of a dedicated team, and your responsibilities will include: ensure all store orders & promotions processed efficiently, on time, & within budget; organise, optimise, & monitor resource & material allocations; design & implement departmental activity analysis tools; ensure outputs exceed quality standards; liaise with logistics manager, transport manager, customer service teams, RP systems, SMT & fellow team leaders to ensure customer demands are met; ensure ALL data collection is accurate; ensure all Red Prairie procedures and processes are followed and maintained at all times; motivate, train, & develop employees.
Staff selection; H&S, housekeeping, new employee induction; undertake employee reviews & appraisals; monitor & action T&A issues in accordance with SP policy; communicate & promote continual improvement activities; and ensure ISO approved systems & standards maintained.
The ideal candidate will possess/be able to: lead, encourage, train & support others to meet objectives; challenge status quo & develop culture of continuous improvement; deadline driven, with excellent time management skills; ability to work to very high standards of quality & accuracy; excellent interpersonal & organisational skills; strong analytical skills, using a methodical approach to work; problem-solving and issue-resolution skills; strong & confident communicator, using all media; versatile and adaptable, willing to work the hours necessary to satisfy business demands; approachable, yet retaining ability to act firmly & decisively; ability to perform well under pressure; and leadership by example.
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SP Group, Redditch & Bristol
Account director (please quote R319)
Hours of work: 09.00-17.30hrs Mon-Fri
We have an exciting position of account director for Matthew Clark. You will work as part of the customer services team and the purpose of the role will include: to serve and maintain existing business for selected key accounts; build and maintain client relationships; regular briefings with production manager; actively pursue new business on all accounts; visit client/agency taking briefs in person; prepare and present presentations for client; attend and present at client/agency meetings; attend account director and team meetings; team appraisals; co-ordinate all artwork received; advise client of best way to produce work; oversee team to ensure constant development; development of new POS components & update existing POS; responsible for selected team members and client; handle client disappointment or complaints professionally and effectively; manage any seeking of new projects and opportunities; manage status report & WIP; store audits/visits; oversee all invoicing and ensure correct and delivered on time; manage critical paths and present to clients and agencies; and develop, trial and implement new ideas.
The ideal candidate will possess outstanding customer service skills and will have print experience. The individual needs to be dynamic and enthusiastic and have a genuine passion to deliver innovative solutions for the customer and SP Group.
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SP Group, London
Sales manager for e-paper (please quote R272)
Hours of work: Mon-Fri 09.00-5.30hrs
We have an exciting position for an e-Paper sales manager, reporting to the head of digital media. The role’s focus is to exploit this commercial opportunity of this unique POS format including converting the existing pipeline and deliver further sales revenues by targeting a range of sectors including retail and FMCG sectors. The role is supported by a range of marketing tools including website, PR support, sample packs and creative design support for pitching. The suitable candidate will be able to generate and convert sales opportunities and identify applications.
You will have sales, marketing, retail and brand experience, will be forward thinking and possess excellent presentation skills. You will be professional, have a high degree of IT computer literacy, be accurate and have excellent communication skills.
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SP Group, Lutterworth
In-store communications manager (please quote R304)
Hours of work: 09.00-17.30hrs Mon-Fri
We have a temporary maternity cover position of in-store communications manager based at our client’s offices (implant) in Lutterworth. You will work as part of a dedicated team and your duties will include: overall aim of the role is to ensure that everything we send into store is communicated in the correct manner, retail are totally aware and the message is correct, clear and supported when needed by photography which if used alone to land would mean correct implementation; to write all store communications ensuring this is correct and timely and to ensure that the promotional space in-store always has the correct POS i.e. foyer, upfront footage and panel ends; responsible for all POS information both text and visuals being correct; responsible for ensuring all information is correct and up to date for the pocket guide sign off meeting. If there are any changes in between initial pocket guide submission and the actual pocket guide meeting then all relevant parties are informed on this; ensure that all POS and information is correct in the daily actions every time that this is sent out. With all visuals 100% correct in terms of product shown and information i.e. price and copy; that this is 100% correct each week and matches all activity which is planned in on the activity calendar and pocket guide; that this is 100% correct each week and matched all activity which is planned in on the activity calendar; ensure event briefs are correct; review the promotional panel ends throughout the year to ensure that we have the correct POS to support these; and various other responsibilities.
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SP Group, Birmingham
Packer (please quote R314)
Hours of work: 06.00-18.00 & 18.00-06.00hrs continental shifts
We have an exciting vacancy for a packer, working within the bindery department based at Birmingham. You will work as part of a dedicated team and your duties will include: liaise with bindery overseer, bindery staff and fellow team members to ensure customer demands are met; daily packing and labelling of required work; organising daily workload, prioritising urgent despatches; operating stitcher, taping, laminator, creaser; ensure ALL data collection is accurate; assist by mentoring, training and developing new employees; H&S and housekeeping; be aware of T&A issues in accordance with SP policy; and communicate and promote continual improvement activities.
Key skills include: lead, encourage, train and support others to meet objectives; challenge status quo and develop culture of continuous improvement; ability to work to very high standards of quality & accuracy; excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; strong analytical skills, using a methodical approach to work; problem-solving and issue-resolution skills; strong and confident communicator, using all media; versatile and adaptable, willing to work the hours necessary to satisfy business demands; and approachable, yet retaining ability to act firmly and decisively.
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SP Group, Leeds
Account executive (please quote R316)
Hours of work: 09.00-17.30hrs Mon-Fri
We have a position of account executive based in Leeds. You will work as part of a dedicated team and your duties will include: help build and maintain client relationships by attending client meetings when required, and that a sound understanding of individual client needs are met; to have regular update meetings and to assist the account director when required; taking briefs and converting them to the appropriate format for a quote to be completed, update as necessary based on information supplied by client; handle client disappointment or complaints professionally and effectively; manage critical paths, making sure all elements are on track and delivery is achieved on time; regular store visits to aid understanding on projects and market place; understand new store and store ordering process; raise clear and accurate job dockets; raise packing sheets; negotiate press time and schedules with production; alert manager of any quality, team or timing issues; co-ordinate all artwork received; manage status report and WIP spreadsheets; ensure all internal working processes are strictly complied with; to deliver all reporting that the account requires; quoting and invoicing; liaise directly with client as appropriate; all aspects of account administration to be carried out; must have good skills in Excel and Word; weekly store order updates; order all POS for new stores; review all print quantities post every campaign to ensure most accurate quantities; manage CPA’s to achieve production schedule.
The ideal candidate will have/be: experience working within the print industry; Tharstern estimating and production experience would be beneficial; experience using software such as DNA would be beneficial; excellent communication skills; eye for detail; high degree of computer literacy; ability to adhere to deadlines; conscientious and reliable.
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Service Graphics, Skelmersdale
Prepress
The main purpose of this role is to be responsible acting under instruction from the studio manager being briefed from either clients, account managers or production administrators. From created or supplied artwork and origination prepare for digital output checking that the correct procedures and systems are followed in accordance with the SOP.
Duties will include; maintenance and operation of both roller and flatbed presses (maintenance schedule to be arranged by the technical processes manager). Any major electrical/mechanical work to be undertaken by works manager or appropriate engineer: operation and maintenance of Tiara printer: operation and maintenance of Mimaki plotter; ensure job scheduling is completed and deadlines are met.; checking all images prior to job completion for size colour and quantities, ensuring all paperwork has been read understood T card has been signed and all paperwork completed; Prepare files for printing.
Click here for more information or to apply please email Andreanna Eyre attaching a covering letter and up to date C.V.
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Tactical Solutions, Nationwide/central London
Territory sales manager
Our sales teams consist of dedicated and passionate people delivering unrivalled results and return on investment for some of the biggest brands in FMCG. We are proud to be different to other field sales companies, with our permanently employed sales professionals operating in both syndicated and solus teams. Our people are dedicated to making a difference in every store they visit.
To meet our exciting growth plans we need to recruit into our front line field sales role of territory sales manager. We would like to hear from recent graduates and people with retail experience as well as those with high quality field sales experience. All recruits will join our first class field sales training programme that will enable you to operate to our demanding standards and get the satisfaction of delivering outstanding sales results. We have vacancies across the M4 Corridor.
If you would like to develop a career in our exciting field sales business and have the drive to succeed, then please click the link below and submit your CV with a covering note of how you can make a difference to our business. Please include details of current salary package and notice period in your covering letter.
Click here for more information or to apply please email Helen Logan attaching a covering letter and up to date C.V.
Employees:
The Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, race, colour, religion or belief.
It is the policy of the Group that individuals with disabilities, whether registered disabled or not, should receive full and fair consideration for all job vacancies for which they are suitable applicants. Employees who become disabled during their working life will be retained in employment wherever possible and will be given help with any necessary rehabilitation and retraining.
The Group is prepared to modify procedures or equipment, wherever this is practicable, so that full use can be made of an individual’s ability.
A ‘dignity at work’ policy operates to ensure, so far as is practicable, that the Company and its subsidiaries provide a working environment free from harassment and bullying and in which employees do not behave in a manner which may be offensive to others.
Employees of the Company and its subsidiaries are regularly consulted by local managers and kept informed of matters affecting them and the overall development of the Group.
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