Pre-Press Operator / Print Support Location: Castleford Salary: DOE Company: A large packaging and labels client. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a pre-press operator to join a leading organisation. You will be responsible for assisting full job strip out. Full line support in the assistance in changing the press over. Ensure all lines are prepared in all aspects to assist in achieving daily/weekly plan. Quality checking regularly to ensure product meets required standards, dealing with any problems Check inks and varnish numbers, get ready for job Demount, file and clean plates and cylinders Manufacture printing plates and screens in line with APS requirements Reclamation of silk-screens for re-use across the business Monitor consumable stocks. Allocate plates and screens to relevant departments in line with APS requirements. Ensure all machinery is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Remove all bespoke items from press. Configuration change. Load shafts & mag base, cylinders into press and removal after use. Foiling unit into press. Clean all trolleys (wash-up) daily. Support the Wash & Build and Plate Bending / Mounting area Requirements: Experience working within a packaging and/or self-adhesive labels manufacturer - preferable but not essential. Experience within print assistant / press support operative. Experience of a similar role within a fast-moving label printer / FMCG environment. Good organisational and time management skills with a flexible attitude & a team player. Ability to stay calm under pressure and have good problem-solving skills working to a high standard. Will consider all print backgrounds. Team player. Strong communication skills. Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; print assistant / machine operator / production assistant / pre-press / print / packaging / self-adhesive labels / flexographic / flexo / labels / gravure / offset / litho / quality control / machine assistant / production operator / plate maker / plate mounter / print/ press support operator / press support operative / flexo printer / flexographic printer / flexo print / pre-press assistant / pre-press operator / pre-press operative / press support / print support
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Pre-Press Operator / Print Support Location: Castleford Salary: DOE Company: A large packaging and labels client. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a pre-press operator to join a leading organisation. You will be responsible for assisting full job strip out. Full line support in the assistance in changing the press over. Ensure all lines are prepared in all aspects to assist in achieving daily/weekly plan. Quality checking regularly to ensure product meets required standards, dealing with any problems Check inks and varnish numbers, get ready for job Demount, file and clean plates and cylinders Manufacture printing plates and screens in line with APS requirements Reclamation of silk-screens for re-use across the business Monitor consumable stocks. Allocate plates and screens to relevant departments in line with APS requirements. Ensure all machinery is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Remove all bespoke items from press. Configuration change. Load shafts & mag base, cylinders into press and removal after use. Foiling unit into press. Clean all trolleys (wash-up) daily. Support the Wash & Build and Plate Bending / Mounting area Requirements: Experience working within a packaging and/or self-adhesive labels manufacturer - preferable but not essential. Experience within print assistant / press support operative. Experience of a similar role within a fast-moving label printer / FMCG environment. Good organisational and time management skills with a flexible attitude & a team player. Ability to stay calm under pressure and have good problem-solving skills working to a high standard. Will consider all print backgrounds. Team player. Strong communication skills. Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; print assistant / machine operator / production assistant / pre-press / print / packaging / self-adhesive labels / flexographic / flexo / labels / gravure / offset / litho / quality control / machine assistant / production operator / plate maker / plate mounter / print/ press support operator / press support operative / flexo printer / flexographic printer / flexo print / pre-press assistant / pre-press operator / pre-press operative / press support / print support
QC Operator - Packaging Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid) 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 West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home). 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. 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 Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words ; quality control / QC / QC Operator / quality assurance / proofreader / Adobe CS / illustrator / artwork / packaging / print / Adobe CS / brand guidelines / flexo / flexographic / repro / reprographics /
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
QC Operator - Packaging Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid) 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 West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home). 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. 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 Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words ; quality control / QC / QC Operator / quality assurance / proofreader / Adobe CS / illustrator / artwork / packaging / print / Adobe CS / brand guidelines / flexo / flexographic / repro / reprographics /
Packaging Artworker Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid) Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and branding agency. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging artworker to join a well-established company in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home). Our client is looking for a full-time FMCG packaging artworker to deliver high quality, accurate and commercially focused packaging artwork for a wide range of print-based projects for both Retailers and Brands Creating packaging artwork following brand guidelines and/or design requirements Work closely with the teams to understand artwork requirements, ensuring high quality outputs that meet brand and regulatory standards Developing artwork in line with print production constraints Ensuring artwork is print ready Working across a range of both creative and technical projects Be flexible, in line with the demands placed on the business, to ensure proficient delivery to clients Demonstrate a good understanding of the technical aspects of Packaging and the various printing processes (Litho, Flexo, Gravure) when producing final packaging artwork for print, ensuring all client requirements are met Generate repro-ready, error-free artwork in accordance with internal packaging guidelines (SOPs) whilst respecting brand guidelines Remain competent in industry standard software and workflow tools required to process jobs Ensure all job data is filed in the correct place and follows the client s correct naming convention Keep your line manager updated with your job statuses, including if any are at risk of running late Carry out self-checks on all work produced Ensure completed artworks are sent to QC for checking as per the department s SOPs Change consumables and carry out calibration and maintenance of studio machinery as and when it is required Be commercially aware at all times Support the business in other areas as may be required from time to time Requirements: Experience creating print packaging artwork Adobe Creative Suite skills specifically Illustrator Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard Able to follow process and procedure to a high level Experience and knowledge of print processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; artwork / artworker / creative artwork / repro / repro artworker / Mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / Adobe CS / design / designer / packaging artwork / packaging creative artworker / retouch / retoucher / production artist / studio artist / production specialist / repro operator / production artworker / production operator / packaging operator / studio artist / graphics artist / production automation specialist / print artwork specialist
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Packaging Artworker Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid) Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and branding agency. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging artworker to join a well-established company in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home). Our client is looking for a full-time FMCG packaging artworker to deliver high quality, accurate and commercially focused packaging artwork for a wide range of print-based projects for both Retailers and Brands Creating packaging artwork following brand guidelines and/or design requirements Work closely with the teams to understand artwork requirements, ensuring high quality outputs that meet brand and regulatory standards Developing artwork in line with print production constraints Ensuring artwork is print ready Working across a range of both creative and technical projects Be flexible, in line with the demands placed on the business, to ensure proficient delivery to clients Demonstrate a good understanding of the technical aspects of Packaging and the various printing processes (Litho, Flexo, Gravure) when producing final packaging artwork for print, ensuring all client requirements are met Generate repro-ready, error-free artwork in accordance with internal packaging guidelines (SOPs) whilst respecting brand guidelines Remain competent in industry standard software and workflow tools required to process jobs Ensure all job data is filed in the correct place and follows the client s correct naming convention Keep your line manager updated with your job statuses, including if any are at risk of running late Carry out self-checks on all work produced Ensure completed artworks are sent to QC for checking as per the department s SOPs Change consumables and carry out calibration and maintenance of studio machinery as and when it is required Be commercially aware at all times Support the business in other areas as may be required from time to time Requirements: Experience creating print packaging artwork Adobe Creative Suite skills specifically Illustrator Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard Able to follow process and procedure to a high level Experience and knowledge of print processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; artwork / artworker / creative artwork / repro / repro artworker / Mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / Adobe CS / design / designer / packaging artwork / packaging creative artworker / retouch / retoucher / production artist / studio artist / production specialist / repro operator / production artworker / production operator / packaging operator / studio artist / graphics artist / production automation specialist / print artwork specialist
Digicon Operator / Flexo Printer Location : Castleford Salary: DOE Company: A large packaging and labels client within a variety of markets including food and beverage and non-food. Role : To ensure high standards are maintained in the completion of a label and a quality finished result is achieved on press. To be able to understand CMS and job expectation To be able to set web up central To be able to mount mag cutter up and align print to die strike register mark To be able to initialise job and strip waste matrix away To be able to set flexo, screen and foiling units in line with CMS requirements Ink mixing to agreed recipe and standard as and when required. Measuring ink via Xrite delta reading methods Working with the Digital & Logistics Site Manager & Printer to optimise process an prioritise work to meet customer demands. Actively seek process improvements and cost saving initiatives throughout the business Requirements: Experience within the labels/ print/ packaging industry Ideally experienced working on ABG Digicon previously Will also consider flexo print experience Slitting, rewind and finishing equipment will be considered Ability to work well under tight deadlines for projects of various size and scope Positive "can do" customer focus and attitude Develop knowledge of materials available Use initiative and resourcefulness to develop new methods, or propose new solutions Maintain operating procedures with attention to detail Apply Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Printer / Flexo Printer / Machine Minder / Screen Combination Printer / UV / Narrow Web / Labels / Packaging / MPS/ Nilpeter / Mark Andy / Digicon / Digicon Operator / ABG Digicon / Digicon S3 / Flexo / Flexo Print
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Digicon Operator / Flexo Printer Location : Castleford Salary: DOE Company: A large packaging and labels client within a variety of markets including food and beverage and non-food. Role : To ensure high standards are maintained in the completion of a label and a quality finished result is achieved on press. To be able to understand CMS and job expectation To be able to set web up central To be able to mount mag cutter up and align print to die strike register mark To be able to initialise job and strip waste matrix away To be able to set flexo, screen and foiling units in line with CMS requirements Ink mixing to agreed recipe and standard as and when required. Measuring ink via Xrite delta reading methods Working with the Digital & Logistics Site Manager & Printer to optimise process an prioritise work to meet customer demands. Actively seek process improvements and cost saving initiatives throughout the business Requirements: Experience within the labels/ print/ packaging industry Ideally experienced working on ABG Digicon previously Will also consider flexo print experience Slitting, rewind and finishing equipment will be considered Ability to work well under tight deadlines for projects of various size and scope Positive "can do" customer focus and attitude Develop knowledge of materials available Use initiative and resourcefulness to develop new methods, or propose new solutions Maintain operating procedures with attention to detail Apply Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Printer / Flexo Printer / Machine Minder / Screen Combination Printer / UV / Narrow Web / Labels / Packaging / MPS/ Nilpeter / Mark Andy / Digicon / Digicon Operator / ABG Digicon / Digicon S3 / Flexo / Flexo Print
Flexo Printer Location: Castleford Company: A leading packaging and labels company. Role: Producing high-quality printed output to agreed schedules, while maintaining strict standards around quality, safety, and efficiency. Running multi-colour UV flexo and/or digital presses Producing high quality labels with a variety of finishes Ensuring that the area, equipment, and machinery are kept clean and tidy Troubleshooting issues with the printing press or print quality Produce the allocation of work detailed in the production/planning schedule Record accurate information on the Shop Floor Data Capture system Deliver assigned work on time & in line with quality standards Aim to achieve speed of production and productivity levels (estimated times) Produce all work using working practices that enable costs to be kept to a minimum Ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies relating to your work area are always adhered to by you Carry out basic maintenance in accordance with standard procedures Requirements: Hold sufficient, recent flexographic / digital printing / experience Experience & competency is essential on a combination press, using any of the following print methods: Flexo, gravure, offset, silkscreen or hot foil/cold foil (essential) Ability to use own initiative & problem solve on a daily basis Have experience operating a flexo print Be aware of flexo and/or digital print process Previously or currently printed labels / packaging Hot foil and screen print experience desired Apply Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Printer / Flexo Printer / Machine Minder /Screen Combination Printer / UV / Narrow Web / Labels / Packaging / MPS / Nilpeter / Mark Andy / Gallus / Edale / Digital Printer / Digital Print / Omet / Offset / Gravure / Combination Press / Silkscreen / Hot Foil / Cold Foil
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Flexo Printer Location: Castleford Company: A leading packaging and labels company. Role: Producing high-quality printed output to agreed schedules, while maintaining strict standards around quality, safety, and efficiency. Running multi-colour UV flexo and/or digital presses Producing high quality labels with a variety of finishes Ensuring that the area, equipment, and machinery are kept clean and tidy Troubleshooting issues with the printing press or print quality Produce the allocation of work detailed in the production/planning schedule Record accurate information on the Shop Floor Data Capture system Deliver assigned work on time & in line with quality standards Aim to achieve speed of production and productivity levels (estimated times) Produce all work using working practices that enable costs to be kept to a minimum Ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies relating to your work area are always adhered to by you Carry out basic maintenance in accordance with standard procedures Requirements: Hold sufficient, recent flexographic / digital printing / experience Experience & competency is essential on a combination press, using any of the following print methods: Flexo, gravure, offset, silkscreen or hot foil/cold foil (essential) Ability to use own initiative & problem solve on a daily basis Have experience operating a flexo print Be aware of flexo and/or digital print process Previously or currently printed labels / packaging Hot foil and screen print experience desired Apply Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Printer / Flexo Printer / Machine Minder /Screen Combination Printer / UV / Narrow Web / Labels / Packaging / MPS / Nilpeter / Mark Andy / Gallus / Edale / Digital Printer / Digital Print / Omet / Offset / Gravure / Combination Press / Silkscreen / Hot Foil / Cold Foil
Creative Artworker - Packaging & Branding Location: Ruislip Salary: DOE Company: A full-service packaging and branding agency. Role : An excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative artworker to join a well-established company. Producing creative packaging artwork / range roll outs following brand guidelines and/or design requirements Working with photographers Catalogue and POS production artwork Preparing accurate artwork from approved designs and briefs Working across a range of both creative and technical projects Offering creative ideas and solutions Requirements: Experience creating packaging artwork and range roll outs Experience in a packaging agency OR advertising / POS / small format / large format Creative thinking individual Highly proficient in level of Adobe Creative Suite Confident user of Excel Used to doing skilled creative artwork Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skill Progression opportunities also available for the right candidate! Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Key words; artwork / artworker / mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / Adobe CS / creative artwork / creative artworker / design / creative designer / roll outs / branding / packaging designer / packaging design / POS / small format / advertising / branding / litho
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Creative Artworker - Packaging & Branding Location: Ruislip Salary: DOE Company: A full-service packaging and branding agency. Role : An excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative artworker to join a well-established company. Producing creative packaging artwork / range roll outs following brand guidelines and/or design requirements Working with photographers Catalogue and POS production artwork Preparing accurate artwork from approved designs and briefs Working across a range of both creative and technical projects Offering creative ideas and solutions Requirements: Experience creating packaging artwork and range roll outs Experience in a packaging agency OR advertising / POS / small format / large format Creative thinking individual Highly proficient in level of Adobe Creative Suite Confident user of Excel Used to doing skilled creative artwork Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skill Progression opportunities also available for the right candidate! Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Key words; artwork / artworker / mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / Adobe CS / creative artwork / creative artworker / design / creative designer / roll outs / branding / packaging designer / packaging design / POS / small format / advertising / branding / litho
