Digital Print Technician in Chichester, West Sussex

Digital Print Technician

📍 West Sussex
💰 Competitive Salary DOE
💼 Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Join a Growing Production Team

We are recruiting for an experienced Digital Print Technician to join a busy and expanding production environment in West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience across digital print, artwork preparation, and finishing processes who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-focused setting.

Working as part of a collaborative production team, you will be responsible for ensuring customer projects are produced accurately, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The role offers a varied mix of pre-press, print production, quality control, and finishing responsibilities.

The Role

As a Digital Print Technician, you'll be responsible for preparing artwork, operating digital print equipment, managing finishing processes, and maintaining quality standards throughout production.

This is a hands-on role combining technical pre-press expertise with day-to-day production responsibilities, helping to deliver a wide range of printed materials for customers across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing artwork and print-ready files for production.
• Carrying out pre-flight checks including fonts, bleed, margins, colour profiles, and file setup.
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve artwork and production queries.
• Operating digital print equipment and associated workflow systems.
• Monitoring print quality and carrying out quality control checks throughout production.
• Performing routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on equipment.
• Operating print finishing machinery and ensuring projects are completed to specification.
• Managing production materials and consumable stock levels.
• Maintaining organised and safe working areas.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Assisting across wider production functions when required.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with experience in digital print production who enjoys working in a technical and fast-moving environment.

Essential Requirements

✔ Previous experience operating digital print and/or print finishing equipment
✔ Strong understanding of artwork preparation and pre-press processes
✔ Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Illustrator
✔ Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
✔ Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
✔ Strong problem-solving and communication skills
✔ Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Desirable Skills

✔ Experience of variable data workflows or personalised print production
✔ Knowledge of print workflow software and RIP systems
✔ Experience within a commercial print or production environment
✔ Understanding of end-to-end print production processes

What You'll Bring

• A quality-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• A methodical and solutions-focused approach.
• A flexible and positive attitude.
• A strong understanding of print production and workflow processes.
• A team-oriented approach and willingness to support colleagues.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with modern production technology.
• Varied and hands-on role within a successful and growing organisation.

If you're an experienced Digital Print Technician looking for your next challenge within a dynamic production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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