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Mac Operator / Artworker

Southend-on-Sea, UK

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

Onsite

Mac Operator / Artworker

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)


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!


Email your CV to dan.warburton@pin-point.co.uk

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