Pre-Press Operator: Precision Artwork & Imposition Specialist

Smurfit Westrock; Little Cawthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Global packaging company

Digital GP

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mortgage Advice Service

Free Therapy and Coaching Sessions

Discounts with Perks At Work

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive pre-press assistant to process artwork, generate print-ready repro files, and prepare plate templates. You will inspect plates, liaise with Customer Service and Production, and help maintain quality standards while fulfilling admin tasks.

You will follow procedures, adhere to safety regulations, and participate in meetings and performance reviews as part of a collaborative production team.

Qualifications

• Experience of pre-press/artwork studio production methods.
• Excellent colour vision.
• Experience of printing and packaging.
• Quality conscious.
• Demonstrable teamwork and communication skills.
• GCSE English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Process supplied artwork and generate print-ready repro files using relevant software.
• Use imposition software to create templates for plate production.
• Carry out plate inspection and approval tasks.
• Liaise with Customer Service and Production to resolve queries.
• Adhere to SHE regulations and complete admin tasks.
• Attend meetings and participate in performance reviews.
• Carry out additional duties as trained.

Skills

Pre-press production methods

Colour vision

Printing and packaging

Quality conscious

Teamwork and communication

GCSE English & Maths

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive pre-press assistant to process artwork, generate print-ready repro files, and prepare plate templates. You will inspect plates, liaise with Customer Service and Production, and help maintain quality standards while fulfilling admin tasks.

You will follow procedures, adhere to safety regulations, and participate in meetings and performance reviews as part of a collaborative production team.