Data Programmer - Direct Mail

About the job

NEW VACANCY! (DM1281)

DATA PROGRAMMER - DIRECT MAIL

WEST MIDLANDS

£Open (Depending On Experience) + Overtime + Tax Free Bonus + Pension + Loyalty Scheme

Hours Of Work: Office Hours (flexible start time i.e. 8:00am To 4:30pm / 9:00am To 5:30pm)

Our client offers a complete mailing solution for their clients, they provide all-round solutions for direct mail campaigns, offering clients high quality data processing, envelope / polythene enclosing, mail fulfilment and postage services. They are currently looking to recruit a Data Programmer. The candidate having Cygnus / GMC / PRES Connect knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with client services to understand data brief
• Mailsort and process work as detailed on works instruction
• Provide high quality proofs for internal and external sign off
• Have familiarity with VBA, Database Skills, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Pres, Sygnus
• Carry out QA checks and ensure that they match the signed samples, and that they are recorded onto the appropriate documentation
• All paperwork must be filled out to a high level of accuracy and legibility
• Responsible for ensuring speed and quality of work is maintained along with accurate documentation, and sufficient stock is available to carry out the work
• Good time keeping and attendance must be maintained to support the other team members
• The successful candidate will be expected to participate in team meetings and to work as a member of a team to ensure fair distribution of the teams' workload ensuring that the teams production targets are achieved
• Ensure that all work is accurate and consistent throughout and is regularly monitored for any defects
• Expected to assist the other team members to maintain a tidy and clean work area
• Experience and skills are to be used to assist/advise/progress other team members
• Responsible for meeting agreed deadlines set by the supervisor
• If any work is under-threat of not meeting the deadline, this should be reported to the supervisor immediately.
• You should display an urgency to your work which will set/show an example to other team members
• Ensure that you look to continually improve process
• To undertake any relevant internal and external training
• To be supportive of the Company's accreditations 9001, 14001 & 27001

Requirements:

• Must have good verbal and clear written communication
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be methodical with attention to detail when checking work to be able to make decisions to ensure that the work meets the required standards
• The candidate must be PC Literate
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• Should be flexible and able to cope under pressure and demonstrate a level of emotional control and resilience.
• Should be able to maintain good discipline standards and have a can-do attitude
• Must be willing to work extra hours at short notice & have a flexible approach
• Cygnus / GMC / PRES Connect knowledge desirable