Print Finisher

ABC Imaging; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Friendly and supportive productionteam

Job summary

ABC Imaging in London is seeking a reliable Large Format Print Finisher to join the production team. The role focuses on finishing, preparing, and quality-checking a wide range of large format printed materials to meet customer specifications and deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have experience with finishing equipment and a hands-on approach, ensuring safety and accuracy while working within a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large format print finishing or print production environment.
• Strong understanding of large format print finishing processes.
• Experience using finishing equipment and hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow specifications precisely.

Responsibilities

• Finish large format materials such as banners, posters, signage, and graphics.
• Operate finishing equipment including Zund cutter, guillotine, laminators and cutting tables.
• Trim, mount, laminate, apply vinyl, and assemble finished products as required.
• Ensure products meet colour, alignment, and quality standards.
• Measure accurately and report any production or quality issues promptly.
• Package finished work securely for collection, delivery, or installation.

Skills

Large format finishing

Print production

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Manual handling

Follow specs

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Zund cutter

Guillotine

Laminator

Vinyl application tools

Cutting tables

Job description

Large Format Print Finisher

Full-time | Permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Large Format Print Finisher to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing, preparing, and quality-checking a wide range of large format printed materials, ensuring every job is completed accurately, efficiently, and to a high professional standard.

You will work closely with the print and production teams to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Finish large format printed materials including banners, fabrics, posters, signage, exhibition graphics, vinyl, wallpaper, window graphics, and display materials.
• Operate finishing equipment such as cutting equipment (Zund), guillotines, laminators, cutting tables, and vinyl application tools.
• Trim, cut, crease, stretch fabrics, fold, mount, laminate, eyelet, and assemble printed products as required.
• Apply vinyl graphics and printed media to a variety of substrates and surfaces.
• Carry out accurate measurements and ensure all finishing work meets job specifications.
• Inspect finished products for colour, print quality, trimming, alignment, defects, and overall presentation.
• Identify and report production or quality issues promptly.
• Package finished work safely and securely for collection, delivery, or installation.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe production environment.
• Complete work within agreed deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and operating instructions.
• Assist with general production duties when required.
• Work as part of a team while also being capable of managing individual jobs independently.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a large format print finishing or print production environment.
• Good understanding of large format print production and finishing processes.
• Experience using finishing equipment and hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications accurately.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely handle large, heavy, or awkward printed materials.

Desirable Experience

Experience with:

• Vinyl application and vehicle graphics.
• Banner finishing and eyeleting.
• Cold and hot lamination.
• Flatbed cutting
• Mounting graphics to boards and substrates.
• Exhibition and display graphics.
• Wallpaper and wall-covering production.
• Zund digital cutting equipment.
• Sign-making and assembly.
• Installation of large format graphics.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Practical and hands-on.
• Detail-oriented and quality-conscious.
• Positive and willing to learn.
• Able to prioritise work effectively.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines.
• Safety-conscious.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Flexible and willing to assist across different areas of the production department.

Working Environment

This is a hands-on production role within a busy large format print environment. The position may involve standing for extended periods, lifting and moving printed materials and substrates, and working with large-format machinery and equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A friendly and supportive production team.
• Opportunities to develop skills across large format print, finishing, signage, and installation.
• A varied workload with a range of exciting print and display projects.