Typesetter – Join a Leading UK Manufacturer!
Location: Newstead
Hours: Mon–Thurs 1:45pm–9:45pm | Fri 12:45pm–7:45pm (alternative shifts may be discussed)
Salary: From £12.22 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
About the Company
With over 30 years of success, we’re proud to be recognised as the UK’s leading and largest badge manufacturer. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a multi-million-pound production business serving over 30,000 customers nationwide. Each week we process around 5,000 orders, helping over 5 million people go to work wearing one of our badges.
Now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and detail-driven Typesetter to join our Digital Printing Pre-Production Team.
Role Overview
As a Typesetter, you’ll prepare high-quality digital artwork files ready for production. You’ll work closely with design and print teams to ensure customer artwork is set up accurately and efficiently, supporting a fast-paced production schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare digital artwork files for printers, laser cutters, and engravers
2. Ensure all artwork follows customer instructions, job cards, and sales orders
3. Manage artwork preparation to meet production priorities and deadlines
4. Work with design and production software including CorelDRAW, Illustrator, Rasterlink, Muesli, Spindle, BES, and Microsoft Office
5. When required, operate Mimaki Digital Printers to produce printed name badges
✨ What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who combines creativity with precision and thrives in a busy environment.
You’ll need to:
6. Have a solid understanding of layout design and typography
7. Be confident producing customer proofs and print-ready artwork
8. Have experience using Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW
9. Work efficiently under pressure with excellent file management skills
10. Communicate clearly with team members and follow detailed briefs
11. Be confident using Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
12. Demonstrate excellent spelling, grammar, and attention to detail
Desirable:
13. Familiarity with ISO9001 and 14001 standards
What’s in It for You?
We value our people and offer a range of benefits, including:
14. Casual dress code
15. Company pension
16. Free on-site parking
17. Mental health first aider on-site
18. Employee discount rewards
19. Monthly staff raffles & Employee of the Month awards
20. End-of-month office treats
21. Length of service awards
22. Further training and qualification opportunities
Would also suit
23. Artwork Designer
24. Digital Artwork Operator
25. Graphic Artwork Technician
26. Pre-Press Designer
27. Artworker
28. Graphic Production Artist
29. Creative Artwork Assistant
30. Print Artwork Coordinator
31. Layout Designer
32. Graphic Setup Operator
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