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Pay: £26,500.00 - £31,000.00 per year Job description: On-site position in Chesham — applicants must be able to commute to Chesham Please apply only if you have previous hands-on experience operating a digital press and are able to commute to Chesham. We are an established international printing and marketing design organisation with over 50 years of experience. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and reliable Digital Press Operator / Print Finisher / Artworker to join our growing production team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career across digital print, graphic design, print finishing and marketing production. We work with a diverse range of customers, from small independent businesses to large blue-chip companies. Our services include the design and production of business cards, flyers, brochures, menus, signage, promotional products, clothing, branding materials and much more. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. Please note: Previous hands-on experience operating a digital press is essential for this position. *The Role* As a Digital Press Operator / Print Finisher / Artworker, you will be responsible for managing print production from artwork and proofing through to printing, finishing and packing. You will work across a variety of production processes and equipment, ensuring that jobs are completed accurately, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. Your responsibilities will include: Creating and preparing digital artwork, branding proofs and print-ready files. Operating digital printing equipment, including Xerox digital presses. Setting up machines with the correct paper, substrates and materials. Selecting the appropriate machine settings and functions for each job. Carrying out print finishing, including cutting, binding, folding, trimming, laminating and packing. Operating large-format printing equipment. Checking finished work to ensure excellent quality and accuracy. Managing stock levels and carrying out regular stock checks. Organising and managing production schedules and deadlines. Dealing with customers and colleagues by telephone, email and face-to-face. Providing excellent customer service and supporting internal sales. Carrying out manual handling and other physical production tasks where required. Keeping production areas clean, organised and safe. Following company health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment. Essential Requirements Proven hands-on experience operating a digital printing press — essential. Experience with Xerox digital printing equipment is highly desirable. Experience in print finishing, including binding and other post-print processes. Experience with large-format printing equipment is desirable. At least 2 years' experience in a similar digital print/production role is preferred. Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Ability to prepare artwork correctly for print and identify potential production issues. Strong attention to detail and a high standard of quality control. Good IT skills and the ability to learn new software and production systems quickly. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple jobs and challenging deadlines. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Reliable, punctual and professional. Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving. Able to carry out reasonable levels of manual handling and physical production work. Able to maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment. Must be able to commute to our premises in Chesham. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Hardworking and dependable. Resilient and able to work under pressure. Detail-oriented and quality-focused. Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. Customer-focused and professional. A good team player who enjoys building positive working relationships. Creative, with a strong eye for detail. Keen to learn new equipment, software and production processes. Able to take responsibility for jobs from start to finish. What We Offer Full-time, permanent position On-site role based in Chesham Salary dependent on experience Opportunities to develop skills across digital print, finishing, large-format production and artwork Training and development opportunities. The opportunity to work with a varied range of customers and print projects A friendly and supportive working environment. The opportunity to become an important part of a growing production team. Interested? If you have professional experience operating digital printing equipment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a busy and varied print environment, we would love to hear from you. Work Location: In person