Digital Print Operator: High-Precision Production & Color

SMP Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job summary

SMP Group Plc is seeking a Digital Print Operator in Greater London. The role focuses on producing high quality printed materials, setting up and maintaining printing equipment, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure materials are ready for production.

The ideal candidate will have excellent print knowledge, experience with relevant equipment, strong colour understanding, and a proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical print knowledge
• Proven experience with equipment used in print processes
• Good visual colour recognition and understanding of colour gamut
• Operators must not be colour deficient
• Knowledge of equipment and production operations
• Thorough knowledge of print production practices and processes
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Effective internal communication with colleagues
• Good relationship-building skills
• Collaborative team player
• Willing to listen and learn from others
• Flexible and adaptable to business priorities

Responsibilities

• Collect and process work from the repro/print department
• Ensure work is prepared to correct specification before starting
• QC to job requirements
• Maintain and process work according to the production schedule
• Notify supervisor/manager of major issues
• Solve minor issues to keep workflow smooth
• Maintain machinery per manufacturer recommendations
• Keep work area and machinery clean and tidy
• Select the correct media profile and rip the job to be printed (training provided)

Skills

Technical print knowledge

Printing equipment experience

Color recognition

Color safety

Production operations knowledge

Print production processes

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team player

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Job description

SMP Group Plc is seeking a Digital Print Operator in Greater London. The role focuses on producing high quality printed materials, setting up and maintaining printing equipment, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure materials are ready for production.

The ideal candidate will have excellent print knowledge, experience with relevant equipment, strong colour understanding, and a proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and organization.