Large Format Print Operator

Hobs Repro; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Benefits Scheme access

Healthcare cash plan

School essentials programme

Job summary

Hobs Repro in Bristol is seeking a Large Format Print Operator for the evening shift (3:30pm – Midnight). You will collaborate with the Production team to manage workloads, run large-format printers, and ensure high-quality outputs for diverse client projects.

The role suits someone with experience in large-format print or a strong willingness to learn, with an eye for detail and a proactive, team-based approach. A permanent, full-time position with benefits is on offer.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence meeting tight deadlines in a busy environment.
• Practical, flexible approach to solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Creating, importing and pre-pressing files using PrintFactory.
• Printing using large-format flatbed and roll-fed printers.
• Laminating and finishing large-format work.
• Organising print workloads with the Production team.
• Cutting, weeding and applying cut vinyl graphics.
• Operating equipment including Zünd G3 L-2500, Arizona 480 GT, Colorado 1650 M5 and Summa S160.
• Ensuring every job is completed accurately and to a high standard.
• Communicating effectively with the day team for seamless handovers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Deadline management

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Tools

Zünd G3 L-2500

Arizona 480 GT

Colorado 1650 M5

Summa S160

Job description

Large Format Print Operator

Location: Bristol, BS3 2TL
Salary: £27,000 £29,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Hours: Full-time, Permanent 3:30pm Midnight

What’s in It for You

As well as a £27,000 £29,000 salary and a permanent position with an established UK business, you ll receive:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each year of service, up to 25 days
• Your birthday off, separate from your annual leave entitlement
• Enjoy Benefits Scheme access support with gym memberships, technology, travel loans and more, paid upfront by the company and repaid through your salary over 12 months
• Healthcare Cash Plan claim money back towards costs such as eye tests, opticians and physiotherapy, plus access to wellbeing support
• School Essentials Programme claim back up to £50 per child aged 4 16 towards school uniforms, trips and stationery

Looking for your next opportunity in large format print

Join one of the UK s leading independent print specialists and become part of a team that has been delivering outstanding print for more than 50 years.

About Hobs

Since 1969, Hobs has been at the forefront of the UK reprographics industry. From a five-person print shop in Liverpool, we ve grown into the country s largest independent print network, with 17 branches across the UK.

We work with clients across architecture, engineering, construction, design, retail, education and the public sector, producing everything from technical drawings and everyday print to large-format exhibition graphics.

We re also incredibly proud to hold a Royal Warrant for our services to the Royal Household.

The Role

We re looking for a Large Format Print Operator to join our Bristol team on our evening shift, working 3:30pm until Midnight.

Working alongside another member of the team, you ll play an important part in making sure customer orders are produced accurately, efficiently and to the high standards Hobs is known for.

You ll work closely with our Production team to organise and plan workloads, as well as communicating with the day team to ensure a smooth handover between shifts.

Ideally, you ll have at least one year s experience within large format print, but this isn t essential. If you have the right attitude, an eye for detail and a willingness to learn, we d still love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating, importing and pre-pressing files using PrintFactory
• Printing using large-format flatbed and roll-fed printers
• Laminating and finishing large-format work
• Organising print workloads alongside the Production team
• Cutting, weeding and applying cut vinyl graphics
• Operating equipment including Zünd G3 L-2500, Arizona 480 GT, Colorado 1650 M5 and Summa S160
• Ensuring every job is completed accurately and to a high standard
• Communicating effectively with the day team to ensure seamless shift handovers

What We’re Looking For

We re looking for someone who is reliable, organised and takes real pride in the quality of their work.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous large-format print experience, although this isn t essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence working to tight deadlines in a busy environment
• A practical, flexible approach to solving problems
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn