Vinyl Graphics Operative

NEW VACANCY (SC3661)

VINYL GRAPHICS OPERATIVE

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Up to £30K Depending on Experience + Overtime (Paid at time ½) + Pension

Our client is an established signage company based in the East Midlands. They offer a range of signage including wayfinding, bespoke, built up lettering, wall coverings, graphics and suspended signage.
They are looking to recruit an experienced Vinyl Graphics Operative to join their well established and efficient Production Department to expand team and capacity. Based within the graphics department you will be working as part of the well-oiled production team.

Accuracy, a keen eye for detail and always doing the right thing when nobody is watching are
key attributes needed to maintain their high standards.

This role would suit someone who has ideally worked in the graphics industry but would also
suit someone who has worked in a hands-on role and has experience with making or working
with millimetre accurate and detailed work. The machines and techniques can be learned, but to master them you will need to have a creative and technical ability, a steady hand and a real keen eye for detail.

Days will include laminating and mounting using machines, hand finishing detailed finishing
work like vinyl wrapping, turn over edge graphics and scalpel work. Training will be given
on all machines and techniques, but you will need to be a quick learner and follow
instruction. Work is varied and you will learn a lot of new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating/manipulating artwork using Adobe Illustrator ready for print.
• Producing large format printing, signs and graphics.
• Laminating and mounting prints.
• Using a Vinyl cutting machine.
• Weeding and taping up vinyl graphics.
• Attending site for graphics installs.
• Use trade tools and skills to fit all types of signage including vinyl graphics.
• Willing and able to maintain machines as and when required.
• Prioritising jobs to ensure they meet the demand of the company diary.
• Allocation of time to jobs.
• Checking stock to ensure that all supplies are available for future jobs.
• Ensuring that work areas are clean and tidy.
• Keeping track of the diary.