Mac Operator /Pre-Press Technician

VACANCY: MAC OPERATOR / PRE-PRESS TECHNICIAN
Location: Manchester
Salary: £25k - £30k subject to experience
Located at Trafford Park, Manchester, Print Search Ltd provide innovative and cost effective print solutions. We are now part of the Hague Group who are a highly successful organisation with offices across the UK and Australia.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
You are an experienced Mac Operator / Pre-Press Technician.You are able to set up files ready for print.You are creative and highly IT literate.You possess solid working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.You have good knowledge of workflow software, ideally any of the following: iCut, Esko, Print Factory, Rip Softwares such as Thrive or Caldera.You are highly organised, can work to deadlines and able to manage your own work scheduleAs you will deal directly with our customers for artwork queries or when discussing briefs, you will be articulate and able to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills. You are a great team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Using problem solving and design skills to prepare artwork for print.Checking and formatting text and graphics in a form suitable for use in our print processes.Making required artwork amends in order to supply proofs and print ready files.Ensuring that all proofs are sent on time in order to meet production schedules.Ensuring that artwork is produced in time to meet production schedules.Creating plates for litho printing.Acting as a source of information and advice for colleagues on technical and design matters.Working closely with the Production Team to resolve any issues in a timely fashion.
WHAT WE OFFER:
People are friendly, down-to-earth, and hard working. As well as a salary of £25k - £30k (subject to experience), benefits include:
Generous annual leave: 27 days of holiday each year plus bank holidaysPensionFree on site parking
WORK DAYS AND HOURS:
37.5 hours / week: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
If you’d like to join a friendly, hard-working team and help support the continued growth of the Company, please apply online with a CV that clearly sets out the relevancy of your experience.
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