QC Operator

Prospex Recruitment; Essex; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospex Recruitment is looking for a Packaging QC Operator to join a leading packaging and branding agency in Southend-On-Sea. The role supports ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality of packaging artwork before production, acting as a critical checkpoint between artwork and print.

The position may include remote working for the right candidate, with duties spanning review of print specifications, colour management, and adherence to brand guidelines and technical specs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QC / Proofread role specifically packaging artwork and repro.
• Experience working within a print, packaging and labels manufacturer / agency.
• Experience checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of packaging artwork, repro and associated printing technologies.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CS and Esko.
• Full knowledge of print processes.

Responsibilities

• Artworks are technically correct to the supplied print specifications
• The correct use of colours, cutters, layers on all jobs are in compliance with company working procedures and client expectations
• All associated images are correct for size, colour profile, resolution and colour separation for the required print processes
• Mark up any amendments and liaise with the artwork team/account managers
• Print Process/Trappings to assist with Fit for Use/Booking in process
• Learning automated work processes & assisting future development
• Contribute to the development of packaging artwork guidelines and best practices

Skills

QC

Proofreading

Packaging artwork

Esko

Adobe CS

Print processes

Tools

Adobe CS

Esko

Job description

QC Operator - Packaging

Location: Southend-On-Sea / Remote

Salary: DOE

Company: A leading packaging and branding agency.

Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging QC Operator to join a well-established company in Southend-On-Sea. Our client will also consider remote working for the right candidate.

The Packaging QC is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of packaging artwork before it goes to production. This role acts as a critical checkpoint between the artwork team and print/manufacturing, ensuring that final deliverables align with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Artworks are technically correct to the supplied print specifications
• The correct use of colours, cutters, layers on all jobs are in compliance with company working procedures and client expectations
• All associated images are correct for size, colour profile, resolution and colour separation for the required print processes
• Mark up any amendments and liaise with the artwork team/account managers
• Print Process/Trappings to assist with Fit for Use/Booking in process
• Learning automated work processes & assisting future development
• Contribute to the development of packaging artwork guidelines and best practices

Requirements

• Experience within a QC / Proofread role - specifically packaging artwork and repro
• Experience working within a print, packaging and labels manufacturer / agency
• Experience of checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast paced environment is essential
• Knowledge of packaging artwork, repro and associated printing technologies
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CS and Esko
• Full knowledge of print processes