Pre-press and print production controller

Pre-press and print production controller Buckhurst Hill, England

Jolly Learning Ltd
Full Time Buckhurst Hill, England 22000 - 28000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Jolly Learning is a UK-based educational publisher of English literacy materials for primary-aged children. Our flagship programme, Jolly Phonics, teaches children to read and write using synthetic phonics, which is widely recognised as the most effective way to teach children to read and write in English.

Pre-press and Print Production Controller

Duties include:

Pre-press, file prep for full colour and mono titles

Print purchasing / negotiation, working with a worldwide supplier base

Schedule management from files to print to delivery

Inventory control and forward planning

Data management

Proof checking

Responsible for maintenance and management of asset archive

Raising print purchase orders

Invoice checking

Occasional safety testing

Skills required:

Pre-press / file prep skills, with Indesign and photoshop skills highly desirable

Excellent communication and production management skills

A solid understanding of 4c and mono print production processes

Able to work independently and on own initiative

Ability to trouble-shoot

Meticulous with an excellent eye for detail

Good team player

Experience of shipping and logistics

Knowledge of safety testing

Experience managing the manufacture of non-book product would be advantageous (e.g. soft toys, magnetic letters, e-reader pens, point of sale material)

Experience of co-edition print management would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic print production professional looking for a busy and varied role in a small, friendly team. Pre-press / file prep skills are essential for this role. For the right candidate there is flexibility in print buying and production management experience required as these skills can be taught. This role may suit a mac operator from a print background who is keen to move into a publishing environment, expanding their role into print buying, production management, inventory control and shipping management.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Buckhurst Hill: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Print: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buckhurst Hill

Reference ID: Pre-press / Mac Operator / Print Production Controller

Pre-press and print production controller
Jolly Learning Ltd

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