Graphics Technician - Pre-press

Graphics Technician (Pre-Press / Technical Designer / Draughtsman) | Normanton Permanent | Full-time | £14-15 per hour based on experience Shift Pattern / Hours: Alternating Weeks - Mon-Thurs 7am–3:30pm and 11am–7:30pm Fridays 7am–3:30pm every week. We are looking for a detail-driven Pre-press Graphics Technician on behalf of a well-established and highly respected business within the signage industry. With over 40 years of industry expertise, this business has built a reputation for delivering high-quality signage and fabrication solutions, and they are continuing to grow. As a Pre-press Graphics Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring artwork is accurate, production-ready, and right first time. You'll be working closely with production teams, ensuring projects run smoothly and deadlines are met without unnecessary rework. We are seeking an experienced Pre-press Graphics Technician / Draughtsman ideally with a signage background who is confident preparing artwork for large-format print and CNC production. The successful candidate will need to have: • Ideally previous experience within the signage industry or large format print • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. • Experience preparing artwork for large-format print production. • Understanding of production artwork requirements, including bleed, scale and colour management. • Experience interpreting technical drawings and production briefs. • Experience preparing files for CNC cutting. • Experience using 2D CAD software. • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced production environment. What You'll Be Doing • Preparing artwork for large-format printing and CNC cutting • Ensuring files are set up correctly, including bleed, scale, and colour • Converting and managing multiple file formats for production • Interpreting briefs and technical drawings accurately • Collaborating with production teams to minimise errors and delays • Maintaining organised file structures and project documentation • Supporting the wider team to deliver high-quality outputs on time Why Apply? You'll be joining a business where: • Quality and accuracy are genuinely valued • You'll work alongside experienced teams in design and production • You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise • You'll be part of a company with a strong reputation and exciting future Benefits • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays • Birthday off • Variety of additional benefits and perks • Great working environment and supportive team culture Additional Information • Full-time, permanent role • £14-£15 per hour • Training and development opportunities available Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments.