Wide Format Digital Print Operative

• Operate and maintain wide-format digital printers, including UV flatbed and large format inkjet systems.
• Produce high-quality packaging prototypes across a variety of substrates and materials.
• Work closely with the design and production teams to ensure accurate reproduction of artwork.
• Prepare print files, adjust printer settings, and manage colour for consistent, precise output.
• Carry out regular quality control checks for colour accuracy, resolution, and finish.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of inks, substrates, and consumables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with printers, RIP software, and related equipment.
• Stay up to date with new technologies, materials, and best practices in wide-format digital printing.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to ensure smooth workflow and on-time project delivery.

Do you have experience in Time management?, * Minimum 2 years' proven experience as a Wide Format Digital Print Operative.

• Hands-on experience with UV flatbed and large format inkjet printers.
• Strong understanding of colour management, RIP software (e.g., GMG, EFI, Print Factory, or similar), and print file preparation.
• Knowledge of packaging substrates, inks, and finishing techniques (e.g., corrugated card, SBS board, rigid plastics, metalised films).
• close attention to detail with a commitment to print accuracy and quality control.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills - you'll be juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are good; you'll work closely with designers, production staff, and clients.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience working in packaging, FMCG, or brand environments.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Understanding of colour standards and matching systems (Pantone, CMYK, spot colours).
• Health & Safety awareness or equipment operation certifications.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.

The DNA We Need

• Perfectionist mindset - good enough never is.
• Initiative taker who solves problems before they escalate.
• Learning mindset and willingness to expand technical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme (auto-enrolment with employer contributions)
• Free onsite parking
• Training and professional development opportunities - we invest in your skills.
• Clear progression pathways - grow into senior technical or team leadership roles.
• Monday-Friday working pattern (occasional overtime available, paid at premium rates)
• Supportive, collaborative culture - regular team socials and a genuinely friendly environment

At Litmus Mockups, you won't just be running printers. You'll be producing high-quality packaging prototypes that shape billion-pound decisions for some of the world's biggest FMCG companies., Your work reaches consumers worldwide through major FMCG brands you recognise and use every day. From Unilever to Coca-Cola, from luxury cosmetics to innovative startups - your prints help shape what ends up on supermarket shelves.