Swytch Graphics is growing, and we are looking for an experienced print operator to join our expanding production team.
Following recent investment in new machinery and continued growth with major clients, we are looking for someone careful, reliable and quality-focused who takes real pride in their work.
This is a hands-on production role, working across large format print, including UV flatbed and roll-to-roll machinery. The successful candidate will understand the importance of accurate setup, colour consistency, regular maintenance, quality control and keeping production moving efficiently.
The role would suit someone who is tidy, organised and confident managing a varied workload, from larger volume production runs through to bespoke short-run work. You will be joining a busy production environment where teamwork, communication, attention to detail and flexibility are essential.
During busy periods, flexibility around working hours will be required. This may include overtime and possible shift patterns to help us meet customer deadlines. Where night shifts are introduced, the planned pattern would be four 9-hour shifts per week, and a night shift bonus / shift allowance would be paid in addition to normal pay.
In return, we make sure additional effort is recognised through overtime pay, profit-related bonuses, shift allowances where applicable, and extra incentives during busy periods.
At Swytch, we work hard to deliver high-quality work quickly and reliably for our clients. We do not want to let customers down, and we support our team to be the best they can be. We are looking for someone who shares that attitude and wants to be part of a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating large format UV flatbed and roll-to-roll printers
- Setting up jobs accurately for production
- Checking colour, print quality and consistency throughout each job
- Carrying out regular machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
- Keeping the print area clean, tidy and organised
- Managing a varied workload across high-volume and bespoke jobs
- Working closely with team leaders and other departments to meet deadlines
- Taking responsibility for quality control before work moves to the next stage
- Supporting the wider production team when required
The Right Person
The ideal candidate will be:
- Experienced in large format print production
- Confident operating flatbed and/or roll-to-roll print equipment
- Careful, organised and quality-focused
- Able to work accurately under pressure
- A good communicator who works well as part of a team
- Tidy and disciplined in their working area
- Willing to take responsibility for machine care, maintenance and output quality
- Flexible with working hours when required, including overtime or shift patterns during busy periods
- Open to working night shifts if introduced, based on a four-day, 9-hour shift pattern
- Proud of producing work to a high standard
Equipment Includes
Experience on the exact machines below is not essential, but large format print experience is important.
- Taimes 3220 UV flatbed
- Taimes 2513 Gen6 UV flatbed
- Gongzheng 312 roll-to-roll printer
- HP Latex 800
- Gongzheng Pixy T
- Ricoh small format equipment
Pay and Benefits
Salary is dependent on experience, ranging from £24,000 to £30,000.
We also offer:
- Overtime pay from 1.25x to 1.75x hourly rate
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- Additional incentives during busy periods
- Night shift bonus / shift allowance if night shifts are introduced
- Planned night shift pattern of four 9-hour shifts per week, where applicable
- Modern machinery and continued investment
- A growing business with genuine opportunities to develop
- A supportive team environment where hard work is recognised
About Swytch Graphics
Swytch Graphics is part of Swytch Group, based in Leicester. We produce high-quality print, display and visual communication work for a wide range of clients.
We are a fast-moving production business with a strong focus on quality, turnaround and customer service. As the company continues to grow, we are looking for people who want to grow with us.
If you are an experienced print operator looking for a new challenge, and you want to work with a team that values quality, effort and reliability, we would like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester LE4 0JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Large Format Print: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
