Print Production and Pre-Press Operator

Maxim Print Services; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the heart of London, where creativity meets technology! As a key player in the print industry, you'll leverage your expertise in Adobe CC and large format printing to produce high-quality print jobs. Work alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring every project meets strict deadlines. With a competitive salary and benefits like a government pension scheme and paid overtime, this role offers the perfect balance of challenge and reward. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Government Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Paid Overtime

22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of print industry experience required.
• Good knowledge of Adobe CC for graphic design and artworking.

Responsibilities

• Mac work and artworking for print jobs.
• Using various finishing equipment like guillotines and laminators.
• Prioritizing and scheduling incoming work to meet deadlines.

Skills

Adobe CC

HP Indigo

HP Latex

Large Format Printing

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

File Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

Laminators

Guillotines

Bookletmakers

Job description

Established in 1997, Maxim Print have been at the forefront of the print world for 25 years. We use our top of the range technology and decades of experience to deliver work all the way from concept to production. Coupled with our laid-back, can-do attitude, we can make even the most complex jobs feel easy. And with our London base of operations, most work can be turned around in 24 hours or less.

We work closely with creative agencies and businesses of all shapes and sizes to deliver the following printing services: brochures, flyers, posters, books, booklets, POS displays, exhibition, pitch work, large format printing, stationery, postcards, packaging, tags, lamination, foiling, die cutting, bespoke finishes, personalised merchandise, pre-press, design and artworking services.

About you:

• It’s essential that you have a good knowledge of Adobe CC for graphic design, artworking and getting client files print-ready.
• Any experience across HP Indigo, HP Latex or Large Format printing would be highly beneficial.
• You will be a highly motivated individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well as part of a team but are equally comfortable to see projects through from start to finish independently.
• Be punctual, have good multitasking abilities and a problem-solving mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
• A keen eye for detail and understanding of colour.
• Able to manage own workload and demonstrate initiative.
• Good file management, housekeeping.
• Excellent communication skills, confident and approachable.

Role and responsibilities:

We’re looking for someone with at least 2 years print industry experience. You will be working alongside our experienced team to create the highest quality print jobs possible to strict deadlines. The role itself covers a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Mac work, artworking, and ripping jobs ready to be sent to our printing press or large format printers.
• To ensure prompt and accurate filing of all documentation.
• Using various finishing equipment such as laminators, guillotines, bookletmakers etc.
• Packing finished orders into boxes/packets.
• To undertake printing to meet client demand under the guidance of the Production Manager.
• Prioritising and scheduling incoming work to allow satisfactory completion of time sensitive work, whilst ensuring effective use of equipment available.
• To undertake in-house and other training in order to develop and improve knowledge of the in-house print equipment.
• Maintain up to date working knowledge of both design and print systems and procedures.

Benefits and salary

At Maxim Print, you’ll be part of a small, friendly team with decades of combined experience they can impart. Employees also benefit from a government pension scheme, bonus scheme, paid over-time and 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays. You’ll also be working at a fast-paced central London location. Salary range£28k-£32kdepending on experience.

Next steps

If this sounds like you, or if you think you have some of the skills required, please click apply and attach your CV. Successful applicants will be contacted via email or telephone. Final candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Printing Services

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