Prepress Production Artworker

Position 1 Recruitment; Beccles; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Prepress Production Artworker to join a manufacturing company in Beccles. This full-time permanent role requires expertise in Adobe CC to develop print-ready artwork. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in the print sector, strong communication skills, and an eye for detail. The position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, free health resources, and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

3% pension scheme

Life assurance

Mental health resources

Free gym discounts

Free drinks and snacks

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in print or packaging industry.
• Proven experience in a design and printing environment.
• Understanding of silk screen, Tampo, and flexo printing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplied concepts into print-ready artwork.
• Liaise with production and design teams to meet client briefs.
• Maintain quality, accuracy and consistency of artwork.
• Prepare press-ready files and colour accurate printed samples.
• Produce production packs for print departments.

Skills

Strong Mac skills

Adobe Illustrator

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

NOTE: This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.

Prepress Production Artworker / Beccles / Full-Time Permanent / Salary 26,000 - 30,000 per annum.

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Prepress Production Artworker to join our client, a reputable manufacturing company. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in preparing artwork for print, with at least two years of experience within the print or packaging industry.

This is a full-time, permanent position, Monday to Thursday 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs, Friday 08.00 to 16.00hrs.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, early closure on Christmas Eve, paid breaks, and the option to buy/sell annual leave.
• 3% pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, company sick pay, and long service awards.
• Free flu vaccinations, physiotherapist support, mental health resources, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts at SNAP Fitness, Bungay Swimming Pool, and other local gyms.
• Free hot and cold drinks, monthly sweet & savoury treats, Christmas hampers, Easter eggs, and chocolate bars in September.
• Paid time off for medical appointments, overtime opportunities, subsidised social events, family fun days, and the Caxton Club offer.
• Free car parking, refer-a-friend scheme, and ongoing learning & development opportunities.

Prepress Production Artworker will join a collaborative artwork team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, print-ready artwork that meets client specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using Adobe CC packages to develop supplied concepts into print-ready artwork for internal and client sign off.
• Liaising with production, sales teams, and designers to ensure the clients' brief is met.
• Maintaining quality, accuracy and consistency of originated artwork, whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Originating artwork following product specifications for client sign-off and preparing files for print production while working within our standard operating and safety procedures.
• Preparing press-ready files and requesting ink matches from external suppliers, to produce colour accurate printed samples for client approval.
• Producing production packs for our print departments, including approved inks, printing plates and films, in accordance with our standard operating and safety procedures.
• Overseeing the lifecycle of projects from the original customer file to final approval of production packs.

A successful Prepress Production Artworker will have strong Mac skills with excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, proven experience in a design and printing environment, and preferably an understanding of silk screen, Tampo, and flexo printing processes; they should be highly detail-oriented with a methodical approach to artwork preparation, proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks, demonstrate a dedicated work ethic and professional demeanor, communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve departmental goals.