Pre-Press Operator

Prospex Recruitment; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Pre-Press Operator to join a thriving organization in Castleford. This role involves quality checking, preparing inks, and manufacturing printing plates. Candidates should have experience in packaging or print support. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging and/or self-adhesive labels manufacturer preferred.
• Experience in print assistant / press support operative.
• Experience in a fast-paced label printer / FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Quality checking to ensure product meets required standards.
• Preparing inks and varnish for jobs.
• Manufacturing printing plates in line with requirements.
• Monitoring consumable stocks.
• Loading and removing machinery as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Pre-Press Operator / Print Support

Location: Castleford

Salary: DOE

Company: A large packaging and labels client.

Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a pre-press operator to join a leading organisation. You will be responsible for assisting full job strip out. Full line support in the assistance in changing the press over. Ensure all lines are prepared in all aspects to assist in achieving daily/weekly plan.

Responsibilities

• Quality checking regularly to ensure product meets required standards, dealing with any problems
• Check inks and varnish numbers, get ready for job
• Demount, file and clean plates and cylinders
• Manufacture printing plates and screens in line with APS requirements
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• Reclamation of silk-screens for re-use across the business
• Monitor consumable stocks.
• Allocate plates and screens to relevant departments in line with APS requirements.
• Ensure all machinery is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Remove all bespoke items from press.
• Configuration change.
• Load shafts & mag base, cylinders into press and removal after use.
• Foiling unit into press.
• Clean all trolleys (wash-up) daily.
• Support the Wash & Build and Plate Bending / Mounting area

Requirements

• Experience working within a packaging and/or self-adhesive labels manufacturer - preferable but not essential.
• Experience within print assistant / press support operative.
• Experience of a similar role within a fast-moving label printer / FMCG environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills with a flexible attitude & a team player.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and have good problem‑solving skills working to a high standard.
• Will consider all print backgrounds.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills.

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