Pre Press Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chatham, United Kingdom Pearson Whiffin Full time

Pre-Press Assistant Mid Kent Monday to Friday 40 hours a week (DAY SHIFTS) £30k - £35k DOE Are you experienced within the Print industry? Do you Pride yourself with having high attention to detail? Our client is a leading manufacturer specialising in high-quality printed carton packaging for major global brands. To support continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Pre-Press Assistant to join their dedicated team. As a Pre-Press Assistant, you will be an integral part of the production workflow—preparing and refining artwork to ensure all files are technically and colour-accurate for high-end offset printing. You’ll work closely with the design and production teams to guarantee a smooth transition from artwork to print. Key Responsibilities Digital Artworking: Adapt and prepare client-supplied artwork to meet detailed print production specifications. File Preparation: Check and adjust digital files for print readiness, ensuring correct file formats, resolution, bleeds, colour profiles, and font management. Colour Management: Maintain consistent colour standards through calibration of monitors and proofing devices. Proofing: Produce accurate proofs, identifying and resolving any issues before final print. Imposition: Create print layouts with accurate positioning, overlaps, and bleeds to optimise colour consistency and production efficiency. Plate Processing: Maintain and monitor plate-making equipment, ensuring thorough quality checks before production. Collaboration: Work alongside internal teams to ensure efficient handover from artwork through to manufacturing. Skills and Attributes Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Knowledge of Litho printing and carton packaging production Knowledge of pre-flighting, imposition, trapping, and colour separation processes Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines Strong communication and teamworking skills Benefits Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE) Overtime: Paid at 1.5x standard rate Holidays: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays Pension Scheme: Company workplace pension Long Service Awards: Additional annual leave from 5 years’ service Life Assurance: 4x salary Employee Benefits Programme: Car salary sacrifice, Cycle to Work, and employee discounts Referral Bonus: £500 recruitment referral scheme Annual Health Assessment Company Social Events: Summer and Christmas gatherings If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATES This role is being handled by the Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Division at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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