Pre-Press & Production Operative

MS-Group Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours 7am–6:30pm

Time banking

Pension scheme

20 days holidays + BHs

Holidays increase with service

Discount platform

Job summary

Morgans Consult is seeking a Pre-Press & Production Operative to join our signage and branding team. You will prepare accurate print-ready artwork files, check for accuracy, and liaise with the design team to resolve issues.

When not pre-press, you’ll support sign making, assembly and finishing in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the production department under the supervision of the Production Manager, with opportunities to develop knowledge of pre-press and production

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to interpret design briefs accurately and prepare print-ready files.
• Understanding of print production processes, including bleed, trim, colour profiles and imposition.
• Good eye for detail and quality control, with the ability to work closely with design and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate print-ready artwork files from design briefs using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Check artwork for accuracy prior to print, including imposition, colour and trim marks.
• Support the production department with sign making, assembly and finishing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

File preparation

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

RIP software

Job description

Morgans Consult is a well-established sign manufacture and branding specialist company with an enviable reputation built over the last 20 years. We provide a range of services and products in support of visitor centres, events and wayfinding activities and working on behalf of high-profile clients across the UK. We now have a great opportunity for a Pre-Press & Production Operative to join our signage and branding team, working in a high energy and modern environment within a supportive team. This is a varied role, split between preparing accurate, print-ready artwork files and supporting our in-house production department. You will work closely with our design team and production department on a daily basis, and will report to our Production Manager, with the wider production department reporting into our Technical Director. You will be provided with the opportunity to progress your career and develop your knowledge of our pre-press, sign making and production processes, whilst working with individuals who are highly focused on achieving high quality standards and efficiency measures.

The Role

Preparing and creating accurate, print-ready artwork files from design department briefs, using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, ready for our printing process. Checking artwork for accuracy prior to print, including imposition, colour, bleed and trim marks, and liaising with the design team to resolve any file issues. When not working on pre-press tasks, supporting the production department with sign making, assembly and finishing processes.

What We Ideally Expect From You

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Good working knowledge of the wider Adobe Create Suite
• Ability to interpret design briefs accurately and prepare accurate, print-ready files
• Understanding of print production processes, including bleed, trim, colour profiles and imposition
• Good eye for detail and quality control, with the ability to work closely with the design and production departments and adapt to new techniques and software easily.

Non-essential But Advantageous Requirements

• Previous pre-press experience within a print or signage environment
• Experience with large format print and RIP software
• Experience with vinyl or wider sign making processes
• Driving License

What You Can Expect From Us

• Flexible working. 8.5 hours daily, Monday to Friday. You can work these hours flexibly between 7am and 6.30pm
• Time banking scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 20 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Holidays increased on length of service
• Benefits Platform with hundreds of great discounts including ; The Gym Scheme, Cycle to work scheme
• Social & Charity Events