Mac Operator / Artworker – Southend-on-Sea, Essex Job Type: Full-time Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week) Salary : £25,396.80 - £26,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mac Operator/Artworker to join a fast-growing, award-winning printing company based in Southend-on-Sea. This is a proofing-focused role, ideal for someone with strong technical artwork skills rather than a creative design background. The successful candidate will play a vital part in preparing and processing customer artwork, ensuring it's ready for print production while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and efficiency. Mac Operator/Artworker Key Responsibilities * Prepare customer artwork to print-ready standards. * Send proofs to customers for review and approval. * Use internal admin software to book approved jobs into the workflow. * Preflight print files using Adobe Acrobat and Enfocus Pitstop. Mac Operator/Artworker Skills Required: * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign. * Knowledge of spot colours, overprint settings, and standard paper sizes is highly desirable. * Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to proofing and prepress tasks. * Prior experience in a print production or similar prepress environment. Please note: This is a technical/proofing role – not a creative designer position. What’s in It for You? * Competitive salary * Workplace pension scheme * Access to exclusive discounts at hundreds of major retailers * 24/7 access to GP and health services * Cycle to work scheme * Staff performance incentives and recognition This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hard-working team in a fast-paced environment, offering job stability, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow with a recognised name in the print industry. Apply now to take the next step in your artwork career