NEW VACANCY! (SN7310)
Our client is a signage company based in South Yorkshire, looking for a Print Room Assistant to join their team. Your role will be to assist the Printroom Manager with printing, plotting, setting artwork for print, purchase orders, unboxing vinyl / ink deliveries. The company has various printing equipment including: Epson S80600 digital printers, Summa D160 plotters. Corel Draw design software and Onyx Thrive RIP software.
1. Prepare and operate wide-format printers, cutters, laminators, and other print equipment to produce high-quality signage, banners, decals and other printed materials.
2. Check incoming print jobs for accuracy, completeness and correct file formats before printing.
3. Ensure print files are correctly set up (bleeds, resolution, colour profiles) and make simple adjustments as needed.
4. Monitor print runs to ensure consistency in colour, registration and quality standards.
5. Perform regular maintenance, cleaning and basic calibration on print equipment to minimise downtime.
6. Assist with loading media (vinyl, paper, PVC, mesh, backlit film etc.) and consumables (inks, toners) into machinery.
7. Label, organise and track printed items for efficient workflow and job management.
8. Complete finishing tasks such as trimming, cutting, mounting, laminating and packaging printed materials.
9. Maintain a clean, safe and organised print room environment, following health & safety procedures.
10. Work with design and production teams to prioritise jobs, meet deadlines, and support urgent requests.
11. Record production data (job numbers, quantities, time spent) and report issues to the Print Room Manager / Supervisor.
12. Help manage stock of printing materials and notify team when supplies are low.
13. Support general production tasks as required, including basic assembly and quality checks.