Production Operator (Night Shift)

DC Thomson· Discovery Print
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📍 Dundee, Scotland, United KingdomFull time

About this role

Are you ready to play a key part in a truly exciting moment for our print business? With Kingsway securing a major new contract to print 6 daily and 7 weekly titles for Reach, covering distribution across Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness, we’re gearing up for a new era of growth, opportunity, and pride in the work we deliver. As we prepare to launch production in April 2026, we’re expanding our Production team with people who bring energy, reliability and a passion for high‑quality output. This is your chance to join a team recognised for its professionalism, resilience and commitment to excellence, and to contribute directly to a four‑year contract that strengthens our position in the industry. If you thrive in a fast‑paced production environment and want to be part of something genuinely forward‑looking, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role you will work within CTP, Press and Mailroom on heatset & coldest printing operations and maintenance tasks as defined by the Head of Production, Production Manager or Team Leader.

Shift Pattern: 4 nights on, 4 nights off

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision 
  • Confidently makes decisions based on knowledge, experience and best practice 
  • Take responsibility to see assigned tasks through to completion 
  • Understand that responsibility for all equipment that they use is theirs 
  • Flexible in approach to tasks of variable nature and complexity and to identifying priorities 
  • Team player who puts the needs of colleagues and the department first 
  • Excellent Communicator who can engage with all levels of staff 
  • Takes personal responsibility and seeks to continuously improve 
  • Ensures all work is completed to the agreed standard/quality 
  • Adheres to H&S regulations & procedures  
  • Actively resolves issues/incidents, investigating the root causes and taking swift remedial action to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence  
  • Actively considers the impact of actions to the production environment 
  • Shows considered decision making when technical expertise is requested 
  • Proven technical competence in at least one of the following; Mechanical/Electrical or Offset Printing 
  • Recognised qualification in at least one technical competence  
  • Web Offset Print Experience – essential 

Shift Pattern: 4 nights on, 4 nights off

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.  Closing date: 19th August 2026.

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This Production Operator (Night Shift) role at DC Thomson is based in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Production Operator (Night Shift) role in the Discovery Print department at DC Thomson.
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This Production Operator (Night Shift) position at DC Thomson was posted on Aug 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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