Pre- Press Operator
Stoke-on-Trent
£28,000

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded printing company based in Staffordshire and are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pre-Press Operative to join their team. This organization is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and delivering outstanding results for its diverse client base.

This is a full time, permanent position working on the day shift Monday-Friday.

The Role

• Working within a small team, you will be responsible for all aspects of pre-press for lithographic, digital, and large-format print jobs.
• Be hands-on within the Pre-press department, managing your own jobs to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with the Sales and Production Departments, and sometimes clients, regarding ongoing print jobs.
• You will be responsible for checking customer-supplied artwork, reporting potential issues, preparing files, planning, imposition, and output to plate (CTP).
• An eye for detail is essential. There will be day-to-day general artwork, design for large-format print, POS, and display work, as well as proofing.

The Person

• Experience in Litho and Digital format printing. (Ricoh or Heidelberg advantageous)
• Understanding of cutting forms would be an advantage.
• Experience of sheet-fed litho to B2 size printing plates and PDF proofs as well as working with CTP:
• Excellent understanding of colour management.
• The ability to check press proofs for content and colour consistency.
• The ability to read, analyse, and prioritise production job sheets.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and imposition software.
• Strong understanding of imposition, laydowns, plate making (CTP), separations, and trapping bleed.
• An understanding of customer care and client relationships.
• A team-based approach to process improvement and problem-solving.

Salary and Benefits

A salary of £28,000 is available for this role. Plus 20 days + bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, ongoing development and support, genuine progression opportunities and more!