At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate cutting-edge print technology to produce high-quality graphics.
- Company: Join a well-established and growing business in the large format print industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, overtime, and 31 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training available.
- Why this job: Work on exciting projects and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with large format print machinery and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join a growing large format print team. We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the large format print industry, looking to add two experienced Large Format Print Operators to its production team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest print technology on a wide variety of innovative projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you're passionate about print, take pride in producing high-quality work and enjoy working with cutting-edge equipment, we'd love to hear from you.
For candidates with previous Team Leader or Production Supervisor experience, there may also be opportunities to step into a more senior position.
The Role
As a Large Format Print Operator, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality graphics from start to finish, working across both UV Large Format and Dye Sublimation print technologies. Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting up and operating a range of large format print equipment, including UV flatbed, roll-to-roll and Dye Sublimation printers
- RIPping customer artwork and preparing print-ready files using industry-standard software
- Monitoring print quality, colour consistency and production output
- Performing routine machine maintenance, nozzle checks and basic fault finding
- Supporting the finishing department with trimming, laminating, mounting and finishing tasks when required
- Working to production schedules and ensuring customer deadlines are achieved
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised production environment
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
- Previous experience within a large format print production environment
- Experience operating UV and/or Dye Sublimation print machinery
- Knowledge of RIP software such as Caldera, Fiery, ONYX or similar
- Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
- A flexible approach and willingness to work overtime during busy periods, including occasional Saturdays
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
Candidates with previous Team Leader or Supervisory experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Ideally, you'll live within approximately 30-45 minutes of Derby.
Working Hours
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:
- 6:00am - 2:30pm
- 11:30am - 8:00pm (Monday to Thursday)
- 7:30am - 4:00pm (Friday)
What's on Offer?
- £30,000+ basic salary (depending on experience)
- Annual shift allowance
- Performance bonus (following the qualifying period)
- Overtime available, including occasional Saturdays
- Company pension
- 31 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
- Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading print technology on a diverse range of exciting projects
If you're an experienced Large Format Print Operator looking for a long-term opportunity with a forward-thinking business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.
