Mac Operator / Artworker – Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)

Salary : £25,396.80 - £26,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mac Operator/Artworker to join a fast-growing, award-winning printing company based in Southend-on-Sea. This is a proofing-focused role, ideal for someone with strong technical artwork skills rather than a creative design background.

The successful candidate will play a vital part in preparing and processing customer artwork, ensuring it's ready for print production while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.

Mac Operator/Artworker  Key Responsibilities

• Prepare customer artwork to print-ready standards.
• Send proofs to customers for review and approval.
• Use internal admin software to book approved jobs into the workflow.
• Preflight print files using Adobe Acrobat and Enfocus Pitstop.

Mac Operator/Artworker Skills Required:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign.
• Knowledge of spot colours, overprint settings, and standard paper sizes is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to proofing and prepress tasks.
• Prior experience in a print production or similar prepress environment.

Please note: This is a technical/proofing role – not a creative designer position.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to exclusive discounts at hundreds of major retailers
• 24/7 access to GP and health services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff performance incentives and recognition

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hard-working team in a fast-paced environment, offering job stability, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow with a recognised name in the print industry.

Apply now to take the next step in your artwork career!