I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Pre-Production & Office Administrator to join their busy production team. This Pre-Production & Office Administrator role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced print environment, combining artwork preparation with essential administrative support.
The Pre-Production & Office Administrator will work closely with the Pre-Production Supervisor, supporting production planning and administrative tasks. This Pre-Production & Office Administrator position is ideal for someone looking to start or develop a career in graphics, print, or production.
Our client is open to discussing flexible working arrangements. There is potential for this role to be part-time hours if required but would be reviewed to suit business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Pre-Production Supervisor and Production Manager with ordering print plates, tooling, and creating job sheets
- Prepare artwork in CorelDRAW, applying customer specifications to templates (no design work required)
- Ensure logos and text meet print specifications and quality standards; redraw bitmap or other images into vector artwork (training provided)
- Liaise with sales to confirm specifications and obtain proof approvals
- Produce accurate job sheets and reference previous samples
- Maintain deadlines and follow established processes
- Update job records, organise documentation, and file production paperwork
- Provide additional support to the Production Team as required
Core Skills & Experience
- Working knowledge of CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Good communication skills and confident IT user (Microsoft Office)
- Basic understanding of layout, graphics, or print processes
- Good standard of Maths and English
Desirable
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Company pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Additional Information
The Pre-Production & Office Administrator will support production across two sites, producing printed die-cut products for multiple sectors. Full-time working hours are Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:00, Friday 08:30–16:30.
This Pre-Production & Office Administrator role is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in print and graphics.