Digital Print Operator/Print Finisher

C3 MIDLANDS LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design and large format digital print company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Production Team member. You will manage printing and finishing tasks, ensuring quality and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years experience and be proficient in RIP software. Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days paid holiday plus additional holidays for Christmas

Free parking

Sponsored company events

Company pension

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• At least three to four years of industry experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Professional understanding of printed products and related services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for printing, finishing, and quality checking work.
• Manage work using digital printing machinery and report any issues.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties and fitting work externally if required.

Skills

Communication

Proficient in RIP software (Caldera, Versaworks, CAD)

Flexibility

Tools

Flatbed digital printing machines

Roll-fed digital printing machines

Guillotine

Forklift driving

Job description

We’re a successful digital print, production and installation company based just a stone’s throw from the centre of Birmingham, outside of the CAZ area with easy access to local road, tram and rail networks.

Our reputation is built upon providing a trusted, honest and accurate service and product. We’ve expanded organically every year in our 20‑plus year history and this year has proven we need even more help to continue our growth!

This is a fantastic new opportunity for the ideal candidate to join a growing design and large format digital print production company servicing mainly blue‑chip end users. The experienced candidate we’re looking for will have at least three to four years of industry experience conducive to the role and be a fantastic communicator both with clients and colleagues. We operate Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm; you may occasionally be required to work overtime during the week and the occasional weekend depending on the current workload.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work as part of our Production Team reporting to our Production Manager in the manufacture of a variety of products either autonomously or as part of a team. The ideal candidate:

• Will be responsible for all printing, finishing and quality checking of all work undertaken.
• Manage the work using flatbed and roll‑fed digital printing machines, laminators, CAD‑cutting machinery and advise team leaders of any flaws in a job before issues arise.
• Follow instruction and existing operational procedures to the letter and query the Line Manager if unsure.
• Be flexible in carrying out ad‑hoc duties as required, including assisting or undertaking fitting work externally or on site.
• Have a proficient knowledge of and ability to use RIP software such as Caldera, Versaworks and CAD.
• Be able to learn and develop expertise in analogue and digital equipment.
• Follow all instructions and existing operational procedures to the letter.
• Have a professional understanding of how clients use printed products and related services in general.
• Operational experience of using a guillotine and forklift driving is an advantage but not essential.

Benefits

• A competitive industry salary which is negotiable based on your potential.
• 20 days paid holiday leave yearly (excluding bank holidays) with an additional five days paid holiday for the Christmas shutdown.
• Free parking.
• Company events fully sponsored.
• Company pension.
• Flexible working conditions when possible.
• Friendly team spirit and a progressive company ethos with a family of staff.