Trainee Typesetter

**Trainee Typesetter & Laser Operator**

Trodat UK Ltd is part of the Trodat-Trotec Group, the global market leader for self-inking stamps, marking products and laser engraving machines. From our Paisley site, we supply over half a million stamps and marking products every year to precise customer requirements.

An exciting new opportunity has become available for a Trainee Typesetter & Laser operator to join our successful company.

Are you motivated ambitious person who is looking to develop their skills and create a successful career. This role will be split between two departments - working in a demanding environment creating production ready artwork files in line with customers' expectations. You will also spend time producing various products on one of our laser machines.

**Key Duties (Typesetting)**
- Creation of production ready artwork using Corel draw.
- Proofreading of production ready artwork.
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of digital media, print materials and manufacture processes.
- Understand and make amendments to existing artwork or drawings.
- Development of artwork from design written brief.

**Key Duties (Laser machine)**
- Responsibility for running and maintaining the machine.
- Completing and exceeding production targets.
- Maintaining required standards.
- Maintaining product quality & following quality procedures.

**Skill required.**
- The ability to follow instructions - both written and verbal and to work with minimum supervision, using your own initiative after training.
- A flexible attitude, good people skills, energy, and drive to meet and exceed requirements.
- The ability to be flexible when asked to work in different areas to meet production needs.
- To maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- To contribute to the team effort by completing all work on time and to a high standard.
- PC Literate.
- Excellent attention to detail.

**Salary**: £8.00-£9.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location