Digital Print Operator – Growth & Tech-Driven Production

SMP Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Tech investment

Professional growth

Job summary

SMP Group, a leading print and production specialist in London, is hiring a Digital Print Operator responsible for producing high-quality printed materials, setting up and maintaining equipment, and coordinating with internal teams to meet production timelines.

The ideal candidate has excellent print knowledge, colour accuracy, and a meticulous eye for detail, works well under pressure, and is a collaborative team player prepared to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical print knowledge.
• Proven experience working on required equipment relevant to print processes.
• Good visual colour recognition and appreciation of colour gamut.
• Operatives must not be colour deficient.
• Knowledge of equipment and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process work sent down from the repro/print department.
• Ensure that the work is prepared to the correct specification before commencing job.
• QC to job requirements.
• Maintain and process work according to the production schedule.
• Notify the supervisor/manager when a major issue is encountered.
• Problem solves minor issues, to ensure that the work flows smoothly through the department.
• Maintain the machinery to manufacturers recommendations.
• Keep work area and machinery clean and tidy.
• Select the correct media profile then rip the job to be printed (training will be given if needed)

Skills

Print knowledge

Equipment experience

Colour accuracy

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Color management

Job description

SMP Group, a leading print and production specialist in London, is hiring a Digital Print Operator responsible for producing high-quality printed materials, setting up and maintaining equipment, and coordinating with internal teams to meet production timelines.

The ideal candidate has excellent print knowledge, colour accuracy, and a meticulous eye for detail, works well under pressure, and is a collaborative team player prepared to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.