Sign Production Operative

Signs Express; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading signage company in Manchester seeks a skilled individual to operate large format printers and assist in the installation of signage solutions. Candidates should have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This full-time role involves both in-house work and on-site installations, requiring flexibility and professionalism. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Company vehicles provided

Uniform and PPE provided

21 days holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in signage manufacturing, preparation, and installation.
• IPAF/PASMA/CSCS accreditations are desirable but not essential.
• Clean driving license is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain large format printers, vinyl cutters, and laminators.
• Assist lead installer with internal and external signage installation.
• Ensure all works are completed on time and to high standards.
• Follow all company procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Signage and graphic industry experience

Positive, can-do attitude

Organization skills

Ability to interpret briefs

Good timekeeping

Health and safety understanding

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain large format printers, vinyl cutters and laminators.
• Manufacture and assemble a wide range of signage solutions using vinyl application, digital printing, and other techniques.
• Assist lead installer when required with installation of all types of internal and external signage, including fascia and post mounted signs at clients' premises.
• Application of vinyl onto a variety of substrates including vehicles, vehicle wraps and window graphics.
• Interpreting briefs accurately with a great understanding of different signage and manufacturing techniques.
• Sign making, working with a wide range of substrates including Dibond, acrylics, metals, wood, vinyl and Foamex, to a consistently high standard.
• Ensuring all works are completed on time, to budget and to our usual high standards.
• Following all company procedures and guidelines to ensure all signs are fitted safely and securely.
• Taking responsibility for your own and others' health and safety when working.
• Ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements are understood and followed.
• Providing outstanding customer service to our clients and others at all times.

Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, be able to maintain our high standards of workmanship and quality, be self-motivated and be a good role model for the rest of the team. This job would suit someone who likes to see the impact they have on both our company and our client's business.

This is a hands‑on, varied role that involves the manufacture, preparation and installation of internal and external signage. You'll work both in‑house and on‑site, so a flexible and professional attitude is essential.

• Signage and Graphic industry experience desirable but not essential.
• You will have a positive, can‑do attitude, be well organised and be able to work alone as well as part of our team.
• The ability to interpret briefs accurately.
• IPAF/PASMA/CSCS accreditations (desirable but not essential).
• Clean driving licence desirable but not essential.
• Good timekeeping.
• Professional, flexible, enthusiastic individual, a strong communicator, well organised and be able to work alone, as well as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of health & safety.

About Us

At Signs Express (Manchester), part of the UK's leading signage franchise, we specialise in providing high‑quality, bespoke signage solutions for a wide range of local and national clients. From design and manufacture to installation, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and outstanding results.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Working Hours: Full‑time position, Monday‑Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

• You will have the use of our company vehicles, uniform and PPE also being provided.
• 21 days holiday allowance (plus bank holiday's) pro rata basis.
• Christmas and New Year closure to allow time with friends and family (included in holiday allowance).