Career Opportunities
We’re looking for people who share our company values and are hardworking, passionate and committed to supporting charities and driving a positive supporter experience. Interested? Check out our current vacancies.
Be a part of our expert team
Join Woods Valldata and support charities to raise more funds by helping them to attract and retain more supporters, who give for a longer time. We do that by excelling in the service we provide to our charity partners, ensuring their supporters receive the very best possible experience.
Here for charities, there for every supporter
Woods Valldata is a fundraising services company working with UK charities and not-for profits.
We pride ourselves in our partnership approach where we work closely with our charity partners to share knowledge, experience and friendly expertise. As part of the team, we develop, grow and continually develop fundraising programmes.
Our values
We are one team
We collaborate and support each other in an open-minded, positive and encouraging way. We build mutual trust and respect by actively listening to one another. We are most effective when we are driving for a common goal and having fun together.
We strive for the highest standards
We are passionate about finding better ways to get things done, questioning existing solutions, simplifying and streamlining to create positive change. Always seeking to improve, we are dedicated to providing a professional service and getting it right every time.
We take ownership
“Leave it with me. I’ve got it!” We take ownership when we believe that taking action is not someone else’s responsibility. Using passion, dedication, enthusiasm, commitment and tenacity, we search for and find successful solutions.
We believe in people
The well-being of our staff is our highest priority. We enable people to realise their full potential by valuing the diversity and contribution that each person brings.
We show integrity
We deliver on our promises and honestly own up to our mistakes. We are straight-talking, transparent and avoid ambiguity.
Find your role
Machine Operator/Print Finisher
Location: Chippenham, Lansdowne House
Employment Basis: Full Time Permanent
Weekly Working Hours: 37.5
Role Purpose
- To ensure all aspects of finishing for each job/campaign are produced to the correct specification and that the Job Briefs are accurately followed.
Key Responsibilities
- To have a full understanding of all the quality procedures related to each finishing process.
- To know and understand the entire operational requirements of the assigned machine.
- To be fully aware of the required production dates and timings of each campaign.
- If the machine is not running to optimum speed or optimum quality to immediately highlight the issue to the Production Manager.
- To work towards achieving zero defects and to look for ways of reducing waste.
- To highlight any changes that could be made to improve efficiencies within the department.
- To inform the Production Manager immediately of any aspects that prevent the role holders duties being conducted.
Main Duties
- Prepare printed materials to be lasered/folded/trimmed or enclosed by reading the job instructions to understand all production requirements.
- Setting of lasering/folding/guillotine/enclosing equipment, ensuring the correct job and stock has been received from each relevant department and that lasering/folding/guillotining/enclosing has been completed to the job to the correct specification as indicated on the job bag/enclosing sheet/campaign brief & proof.
- Achieve production and quality standards by monitoring machine operations, detecting any malfunctions and deviations, adjusting controls where needed during any run.
- On production of the job, continually checking that the quality is up to the required standards, that it will not impact
on the machine operation and to have reported any problems with any supplied stocks.
Qualifications and Experience
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Educational Qualifications | English & Maths Grade C/4 or above | N/A |
| Professional Qualifications | N/A | N/A |
| Specialist Qualifications | N/A | City & Guilds or NVQ in Print Finishing |
| Member of a Professional Body | N/A | N/A |
| Required Experience | Machine Operator Experience | Experience of using one of the below:Stahl folding machinePolar guillotinePitney Bowes enclosing machineCanon/Xerox laser printerQuadient enclosing machine |
Person Specification
- Results driven and focused.
- Uses own initiative.
- Applies a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Is focused on a quality approach.
- Is a good team worker/collaborates well with others.
- Works well individually and copes well under pressure.
- Has a ‘can do’ positive approach and is enthusiastic.
- Is adaptable and flexible.
- Able to act compliantly in respect of company policies and procedures.
We are Woods Valldata
Our building has been designed to accommodate all our services and staff under one roof. There are communal break out areas, dining facilities, on-site parking, and meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology. You’ll also enjoy a discounts and benefits portal, company pension, regular social events and holiday allowance.
The offices are just off the M4 on the edge of Chippenham in Wiltshire with excellent links by road or rail. Our workforce is currently 150+ staff and everyone contributes to the fun, friendly atmosphere.
Get in touch
If you believe you have skills to offer Woods Valldata, please send in your CV and covering letter to via email or contact HR on 01249 653444.
Stories from our people
I knew from my first day that this was the right role and company for me.
Donna,
No day is the same, and that keeps me on my toes and always thinking. The knowledge that the work we do helps raise much needed money for a variety of great causes give me a sense of pride.
Supporter Services Manager
The best part of my job though is the people I work with. My passion is growth and development, and this company has given me the opportunity to do just that whilst supporting my team to do the same. I cannot wait to see what the future brings.
Kirsty,
Business Analyst Team Lead
I knew that I wanted to join the team and applied for a permanent role and have never regretted it. Working here is a tremendous pleasure and privilege. Every day is different, challenging, rewarding and fun. The encouragement, support and guidance I have received from my directors, managers, colleagues/friends has enabled me to grow both professionally and personally.
Woods Valldata is a company that offers an enjoyable working environment, has high ethics, high standards and encourages growth and development. I look forward to progressing my career within this exceptional company over the years to come.
Vicki,
Facilities Manager
As a member of the Account Management team, I have found Woods Valldata to be a wonderful place to work with a great atmosphere and fantastic clients. The company itself encourages and invests in its employees while maintaining a skilled team of genuinely nice people. We are fortunate to work with some amazing clients and I feel a real sense of pride that my role helps these wonderful charities.
Lisa,
Account Executive
I started working for Woods Valldata in 2014 as a Project Manager on a 3 month fixed term contract. I found the company and staff to be so fantastic, I knew I wanted to stay for more than my 3 contracted months so applied for the role of Warehouse Manager and many years later I am still here.
I get a lot of job satisfaction working for such a great company that helps our charities achieve their goals and enables them to help so many people.
It is a pleasure to work for a company that strives to meet such high standards. I am honoured to say I work for Woods Valldata.
Ricky,
Warehouse Manager
Following a long career in Sales I needed a change and decided to pursue my original career plan of working in Finance so I enrolled onto a distance learning program in Management Accounting. Woods Valldata provided me with the opportunity to join an established Finance team and put a plan together to fully support and accelerate my studies. A year on, I feel like I’m part of the furniture here, my team and the Senior Management team continue to support me and I am learning a lot whilst making a contribution to the running of the business.
We have a great balance in my team between our work ethic and enjoying what we do, and this is replicated through the company. It’s a great place to work and I’m looking forward to seeing what the next year brings!
Jamie,
Management Accountant
