Digital Print Operator

JD Group; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established print production company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Digital Print Operator to manage and maintain digital production machines, ensuring high-quality output in various media formats. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and experience in digital print production, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The role offers benefits such as tools provision, training, and additional holidays. Applicants who thrive in collaborative environments and have a proactive attitude are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Hand and power tools provided

Training provided

Extra day holidays for birthday

PPE provided

Pension life cover

Qualifications

• Experience in digital print production or similar.
• Understanding of pre-press processes and media types.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and RIP software.

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor print jobs to meet standards.
• Maintain colour accuracy and document organization.
• Manage print queues and avoid media shortages.

Skills

Digital print production

Large-format printing

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Troubleshooting print issues

Time-management

Effective communication

Tools

RIP software

Hand and power tools

Job description

Scope of the Role

As the Digital Print Operator, you will operate and maintain a suite of six production machines, including three HP DesignJet printers for digital art reproduction, two Mimaki UCJV printers for custom wallpaper production, and a Mimaki JFX200 Flatbed for printing onto a wide range of substrates such as wood, acrylic, metal, and glass. You will collaborate closely with the production, design, and framing teams to ensure exceptional colour accuracy, efficient workflow, and consistently high-quality output across all materials.

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor all print jobs, ensuring they meet the required technical and aesthetic standards.
• Maintain strict colour accuracy, resolution, and finish quality across varied media.
• Keep job documentation, samples, and records organised and complete.
• Manage print queues and production priorities to meet deadlines.
• Oversee media ordering, stock levels, and allocation to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Track and manage consumables to support efficient production.
• Prepare and check artwork files to ensure they are print-ready, profiling as required.
• Handle pre‑press work for catalogue items with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Carry out finishing tasks including vinyl preparation, trimming, and mural finishing.
• Support the finishing team with specialist print tasks when needed.
• Conduct routine cleaning, calibrations, and scheduled maintenance on all machines.
• Liaise with external service providers for repairs or advanced servicing.
• Coordinate overflow work or standardised print runs with trusted external suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to refine workflows, reduce waste, improve efficiency, and elevate output consistency.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital print production, large‑format printing, or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of pre‑press processes, media types, colour management, and print machinery.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and RIP software.
• Confident troubleshooting print issues with a practical, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Effective communication skills for internal collaboration and supplier coordination.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, dependable, and highly self‑motivated.
• Calm under pressure with a strong focus on deadlines and quality.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, tidy, and well‑organised workspace.
• Curious and eager to grow technical skills.
• A team player with a positive, helpful attitude.

Benefits

• Hand and power tools provided.
• Training provided.
• CSCS, IPAF, PASMA.
• Extra day holidays for birthday.
• PPE provided.
• Established family business.
• Pension life cover.

How to Apply

If you think you have the imagination and passion to make a difference and feel engaged in Elegant Clutters values which are to, take ownership, find a way and truly consider yourself to be a real people person, then please forward your application via the contact details provided.

Upon application your CV will be sent to Vickers Neal Recruitment and Elegant Clutter ONLY. We do NOT send CVs to third parties.