Nov
18
2009

Vacancy – Trainee Customer Account Handler

Buxton Press is a nationally recognised award winning market leader in printing high quality full colour magazines and catalogues.

Due to continued expansion, a Trainee Customer Account Handler is required to strengthen the sales support and customer care operations directly interfacing between clients and our production departments. The successful candidate will be given a short induction programme in litho print production prior to entering the customer services arena.

The applicant will be of degree standard, possess excellent communication skills, have a very high level of commitment and enjoy working in a hectic environment associated with round the clock production of time sensitive periodicals for blue chip publishers.

Excellent prospects and working conditions.

Please reply with full C.V. to:

Executive Director, Buxton Press Limited, Palace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AE

Written by Lindsay in: Job Vacancies |
Oct
31
2009

Vacancy – Bindery Shift Supervisor

Buxton Press is a nationally recognised award winning market leader in the printing and finishing of high quality, full colour magazines and catalogues.

The Position We currently have a vacancy  for a  Shift Supervisor  in our busy round the clock modern finishing department including the latest Heidelberg folders, guillotines, saddle-stitching and perfect binding equipment, operating on a rotating double day shift system.

The Applicant -  will be fully conversant and experienced with modern high speed bindery processes and finishing equipment.

Please reply with full C.V. and current salary details to:

Director and General Manager, Buxton Press Limited, Palace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AE

Written by Lindsay in: Job Vacancies |
Oct
21
2009

Buxton Press: Printing Company of the Year ~ it’s official!

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Winner: Printing Company of the Year ~ Buxton Press

Buxton has scooped the jewel in the crown of printing accolades, the much prized PrintWeek Company of the Year Award 2009.

Already the proud recipient of 14 national nominations and awards, Kirk Galloway, Director and General Manager and George Briddon, Executive Director, accepted the coveted trophy on behalf of the company at a spectacular gala black tie evening event held at The Grosvenor House, London on Monday evening, October 19 2009.

The annual PrintWeek Awards, which are open to every aspect of the printing industry, are the pinnacle of achievement in the printing world and are judged by an elite panel from the world of print.

Mr. Galloway paid tribute to his colleagues saying, “I am absolutely thrilled that Buxton has been recognised in this way: it’s a great and fitting testament to everyone who has worked so hard to get us to where we are today.”

Written by Lindsay in: Buxton Press News |
Sep
15
2009

See you at mediaPro 09 – Stand 65 – Buxton Press, 4 and 5 November

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If you work in publishing then make sure you don’t miss mediaPro 09 to discover the best solutions for your business.

This is a unique event for all those involved in the creation, production, procurement or distribution of media and marketing communications and, as one of the leading magazine printers in the UK, we’ll be there – and delighted to see you – on Stand 65; we very much hope you will be able to join us.

With our unrivalled reputation for customer service, our environmental commitments and our total dedication to quality and professionalism, we aim to provide a first rate, highly efficient, cost effective and flexible printing service – time after time.

Buxton: a centre of printing excellence.

Sep
14
2009

Vacancy – Trainee Printer

BUXTON PRESS, the renowned specialist fine colour printer of top quality periodicals and magazines, operating 24/7 days per week, has an exciting opportunity in its printing department.

Operating the very latest high-tech printing presses,  the successful applicant must have good grades, drive, aptitude and enthusiasm.

Excellent working conditions and prospective earnings.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to start a rewarding career. Write immediately with CV and full details to:

Works Director, Buxton Press Limited, Palace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AE

 

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Sep
14
2009

Smart Business at Buxton!

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We are delighted to have scooped yet another accolade at the “2009 People in Print Smart Business Awards.”

Already the proud recipient of 14 national industry nominations and awards, George Briddon, Executive Director  of Buxton, accepted the elegant trophy for “Best Large Print Company – 2009” at a champagne reception held onboard a private luxury cruiser on the River Thames.

“The people that work at Buxton are the backbone of the company and this is a fantastic and fitting testament to all their hard work and commitment. It is especially gratifying that Buxton has again been recognised for its efforts to the UK printing industry particularly during these challenging economic times”.

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May
11
2009

Major boost for Buxton as client levels soar

Buxton has made an impressive start to 2009 with a significant influx of new customers placing their business with the Derbyshire based printer. The new titles, many of which will be printed on a monthly basis, include the entire portfolio of a leading Yorkshire newspaper group.

 

Buxton has a well earned reputation for reliability and skill and we pride ourselves on our customer service and no frills pricing policy. By using highly efficient in-line paper saving reel sheeters to reduce paper costs, we are able to pass on these savings to our expanding customer base.

Director, Kirk Galloway, explains, “Although the current economic climate is very tough, we are absolutely delighted to be welcoming new clients to Buxton. The new work will provide a major boost for the company and as one of the largest employers in the area, the good news will help to secure existing jobs and create a number of additional vacancies.”

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Jan
20
2009

Double eco-success at Green Business Awards

Buxton Press are absolutely delighted to have been nominated in two categories at the Green Business Awards:

Highly commended – Best Industrial or Manufacturing Company

Shortlisted – Best SME

Environmental responsibility forms an intrinsic part of our business and we are delighted that our efforts have been recognised nationally.

The judges were excited by the broad scope of our green initiatives. Having recently completed a radical £12m, five-year regeneration programme  we have created an 80,000 sq ft eco-friendly manufacturing facility with new printing procedures incorporating the latest in green technologies to minimise waste, maximise recycling and  reduce our overall energy consumption.

Having achieved FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody certification, we  are currently working towards attaining ISO 14001.

Written by Lindsay in: Buxton Press News |
Jan
20
2009

B2 or not B2: Buxton proposes new press for 2009

Buxton is planning to install a 5 colour B2 double coating press, swelling the already impressive firepower of the plant and further equipping us to provide an ever more efficient service to our growing customer base.

In addition to having the largest installation of KBA perfecting presses of any sheet-fed magazine printer in the U.K., we use highly efficient in-line paper saving reel sheeters to minimise paper wastage and reduce paper costs, realising several years ago the importance of providing a cost conscious print option but not at the expense of quality.

Written by Lindsay in: Buxton Press News |
Jan
20
2009

Buxton nominated at PrintWeek Awards

Buxton Press has been selected as one of the most successful printing companies in the UK: the verdict of an elite judging panel at the 2008 PrintWeek Awards.

Judged on financial and business performance, we were absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for outstanding levels of customer service, business strategy and company management – a testament to all who work here.

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