Senior Senior Print Production Operative – MUST HAVE LARGE PRINT FORMAT EXPERIENCE
OA are recruiting for aSenior Print Production Operativeto join our client’s creative and wide-format print studio in London.
TheSenior Print Production Operativeis responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process, ensuring jobs are executed efficiently, on schedule, as specified, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires someone with a hands‑on approach and involves managing production staff, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining the operational effectiveness of the production workflow.
Location:Park Royal
Hours:Monday-Friday. 8:30am-5:30pm.
Salary:£38,000 – £43,000 depending on experience – with review after 6 months
Senior Print Production OperativeBenefits
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement after 3 years’ service, increasing up to 28 days
- Bike2Work scheme
- Interest‑free London public transport season ticket loan
- Company social events
Senior Print Production OperativeKey Responsibilities
- Operate and set uplarge-format digital printing and finishing equipment, ensuring jobs are produced to the required specification.
- Manage print production fromartwork through to finished product, ensuring quality, accuracy and deadlines are maintained.
- Prepare and check artwork, dimensions, substrates and production specifications before printing.
- Produce a wide range oflarge-format graphics, including backdrops, wall graphics, floor graphics, signage, exhibition displays and vehicle graphics.
- Carry out a variety offinishing processes, including trimming, cutting, laminating, mounting, hemming and eyeleting.
- Use finishing and fabrication equipment, includingCNC, laser cutters, hotwire and oscillating knife machinery, where required.
- Conduct detailedquality control checks, ensuring colour, sizing, print quality and finishing meet client specifications.
- Troubleshoot print and production issues, making adjustments to machinery and escalating technical faults where necessary.
- Work to tight and sometimeslast‑minute production deadlines, particularly for film, TV, events and exhibition projects.
- Plan and prioritise multiple jobs to ensure projects are completedon time and to a high standard.
- Minimise material wastage while maintaining quality and production efficiency.
- Liaise closely with theProduction Manager, Creative Account Managers and wider production teamto ensure jobs run smoothly.
- Support the installation and preparation of finished graphics where required.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe production environment, following allhealth & safety procedures.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior members of the production team and help maintain high production standards.
Senior Print Production OperativeSkills and Experience
- Previous experience inlarge-format print production, print finishing or a similar creative production environment.
- Strong knowledge oflarge-format digital printingand associated production processes.
- Experience setting up and operatingprint and finishing machinery.
- Knowledge of finishing techniques includingcutting, trimming, laminating, mounting, hemming and eyeleting.
- Experience working with a range ofprint substrates and materials.
- Ideally experienced withCNC, laser cutting, hotwire or oscillating knife equipment.
- Strong understanding ofprint quality, colour accuracy, sizing and production specifications.
- Ability toread and interpret artwork, drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working onbespoke or high‑profile projects.
- Able to work efficiently undertight deadlines and changing priorities.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production issues.
- Comfortable working across multiple projects and managing workload effectively.
- Good understanding ofhealth & safety procedureswithin a production/workshop environment.
- Able to work independently while also supporting and guidingjunior production staff.
- Ahands‑on, proactive approachwith a willingness to get involved across different areas of production.
- Previous experience withinfilm & TV, events, exhibitions, retail graphics, signage or creative productionwould be highly advantageous.
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Senior Print Production Operative in Harlington employer: OA Recruitment
At OA Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values employee growth and development. Our Bedford location offers the unique advantage of a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while leading a dedicated finance team in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for professional advancement and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure that our employees find meaningful and rewarding careers with us.
