Production Controller - Essex

£33,000 + Benefits - Client Services
Ref: 708 Date Posted: Wednesday 18 Dec 2024

Production Controller | Large Format Printing | £33,000 + Bonus + Overtime | South Essex

Aim Search are partnered with a long-established, innovative Large Format Print company based in Southern Essex – Delivering clients graphics small and large, alongside complex, specialist projects, including global rollouts and expert installations to a diverse customer base.

Our client seek a proactive & self-motivated Large Format Printing Production Controller / Project Manager, capable of managing multiple store roll outs. Project Management is required on assignments spanning various business sectors with well-known brands, and on prestigious projects. This opportunity provides a competitive capability-dependent pay package circa. £33K +, along with paid overtime & benefits, plus opportunities to progress within the business.

About the Production Controller role:

  • Interpreting briefs from Clients & Account Managers, processing artwork ready for the Production department, liaising with installation teams and overseeing jobs are delivered on time.
  • Preparation of print-ready files from artworks supplied by clients in various formats.
  • Creating cutter guides, setting-up white ink layers and other ink-layered artworks.
  • Inputting of production & manufacturing specifications to our custom built job-docket system.
  • Producing installation guides and visuals, & completing delivery paperwork.

About you:

  • Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat - InDesign is not so important, but would be useful.
  • A good understanding of large format printing/graphics materials and production processes.
  • Previous experience of overseeing projects from start to finish
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • A methodical working style & high attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills verbal and written
  • Ability to work on multiple deadlines, whilst working under pressure.
  • Willing to support paid overtime hours when needed

If this Production Controller role sounds like you, please hit the apply button NOW!