# Samples Operative

> Vero HR Ltd · Walsall, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**About us**

A national supplier of paper and board to the print, publishing and packaging industries requires are a practical, organised and reliable Samples Operative to join our Walsall team.

You will prepare and distribute paper and board samples, marketing materials and bespoke blank publications (dummies) to customer specifications.

**About our opportunity**

You will have excellent attention to detail, take pride in producing accurate work and be able to organise your workload with limited day-to-day supervision. You should be comfortable working independently while contributing to the wider team.

**Working hours:**

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

**Who we are looking for:**

-   Good communication and IT skills.
-   A practical approach and the ability to follow detailed specifications.
-   The ability to manage several requests and meet deadlines.
-   A willingness to undertake moderate physical activity, including handling reams of paper, replenishing stock and operating production equipment, with reasonable adjustments where required.
-   A responsible approach to equipment use and workplace safety.
-   Experience in paper, print or print finishing would be advantageous, as would familiarity with cutting, folding, saddle stitching or perfect binding.

**In particular you have will have:**

-   Maintain organised stocks of paper, board, swatches and marketing collateral, monitoring stock levels and arranging replenishment.
-   Prepare, pack and dispatch A4 samples, swatches and other marketing items in response to requests.
-   Produce saddle-stitched and perfect-bound dummies to customer specifications, checking dimensions, materials, page counts and finish.
-   Use cutting, folding and binding equipment safely and accurately.
-   Coordinate delivery of completed dummies to meet agreed deadlines.
-   Manage incoming and outgoing post and courier bookings.
-   Maintain accurate records of requests, stock movements and dispatches through the Company's HubSpot system.
-   Keep the department tidy, organised and safe in accordance with the Company's Health and Safety and Quality standards.
-   Communicate with the remotely based Samples Manager and colleagues to prioritise work and provide progress updates.

**Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.**

## Apply

[Apply at Vero HR Ltd](https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/FADD979030/apply)

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