Prepress Operative | Hockley, Essex | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm | Circa £28,000
Our client is a busy digital book printer and bindery based on the Eldon Way Industrial Estate in Hockley, Essex. They work with a wide range of publishing clients, from large global publishing houses to independent presses, delivering high-quality digital print and finishing services for the publishing industry.
With regards to the position, although our client is ideally seeking an experienced prepress applicant, they would not rule out someone with no experience who is eager to learn and enter the industry. However, the salary would naturally differ if full training is required.
What’s in it for you?
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
3% employer pension contribution (Auto-Enrolment)
Working within a supportive, dedicated prepress team
Full training provided on specialist software and workflows
Opportunity to develop advanced skills in digital print production
Are you the right person for the job?
You will thrive in this role if you have:
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy
Strong computer literacy
Good numeracy and problem-solving skills
The ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Confidence working independently and within a small team
Strong communication skills
A reliable, committed work ethic
Compliance with health & safety processes
Live locally – within 15 miles of SS5 4AD
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Enfocus Pitstop, digital printing, or workflow software is desirable but not essential—full training will be given to the right candidate.
What will your role look like?
Preparing, checking, adjusting, and manipulating digital files to ensure they are fully print-ready
Using Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop), Enfocus Pitstop, Microsoft Office, and internal MIS tools
Ensuring accurate file setup, making amendments where required
Distributing approved files to the appropriate digital presses
Investigating production issues and working with internal teams—and occasionally clients—to resolve problems quickly
Maintaining high standards of digital housekeeping and content management
Supporting other operational areas when needed
Following all health and safety procedures
This is an excellent opportunity for someone methodical, accurate, eager to learn, and able to keep a sense of humour when working under pressure!
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