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Creative Project / Account Manager - Packaging & Design Location: Leeds (Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 home) Salary: DOE Company: A full-service packaging and branding agency. Role: This is a pivotal client-facing role responsible for managing the successful delivery of packaging design projects and maintaining strong, productive relationships with a key client. The primary liaison between one of our biggest clients and the internal design and production teams. You will ensure that all Packaging design projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with our client expectations. To drive to achieve creative excellence through excellent communication, project management, and design coordination skills. Own and be responsible for ensuring that all Packaging Design & Artwork projects are managed professionally. Collaborate with clients or internal stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, scope, and timelines. Translate client briefs into actionable project plans, ensuring clarity on objectives and expectations. Work with creative leads, designers, and delivery team to align project scope with available resources. Monitor progress daily/weekly and adjust plans proactively to meet deadlines. Act as the central point of contact between creative teams (design, copy, art direction, production) and stakeholders. Maintain regular updates with clients or account teams, managing expectations and approvals. Review work for consistency against brief, brand guidelines, and client feedback. Attending client briefing and presentation meetings. Help promote a quality culture, and performance improvement, throughout the business Requirements: Strong understanding of packaging design, retail merchandising, and consumer behaviour Worked within a reputable packaging and branding agency Experience in account management, ideally within a design, marketing, or retail environment Worked on FMCG accounts (retail and/or brand) Proven track record of managing multiple design projects and delivering successful campaigns Experience working with design and production teams, as well as external vendors or suppliers Commercial experience Ability to direct, support and control a multitude of activities Confident in preparing strategic and creative proposals Proven clear, confident and unambiguous communication skills to meet the requirements of daily contact with client and internal departments Demonstrable confidentiality and integrity Proven problem analysis with insight and critical thinking skills Proven project management skills High levels of organisation Prioritisation of high volumes of work to achieve all tasks on time, on brief and on brand Apply Creative Account Manager / Creative Project Manager / Adaptive Account Manager / Account Manager / Project Manager / Senior Account Manager / Senior Project Manager / Packaging / Print / Creative / Design / Graphic Adaptation / CAM / Client Delight / Client Senior Account Manager / Client Senior Project Manager

Pre-Press Operator / Print Support Location: Castleford Salary: DOE Company: A large packaging and labels client. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a pre-press operator to join a leading organisation. You will be responsible for assisting full job strip out. Full line support in the assistance in changing the press over. Ensure all lines are prepared in all aspects to assist in achieving daily/weekly plan. Quality checking regularly to ensure product meets required standards, dealing with any problems Check inks and varnish numbers, get ready for job Demount, file and clean plates and cylinders Manufacture printing plates and screens in line with APS requirements Reclamation of silk-screens for re-use across the business Monitor consumable stocks. Allocate plates and screens to relevant departments in line with APS requirements. Ensure all machinery is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Remove all bespoke items from press. Configuration change. Load shafts & mag base, cylinders into press and removal after use. Foiling unit into press. Clean all trolleys (wash-up) daily. Support the Wash & Build and Plate Bending / Mounting area Requirements: Experience working within a packaging and/or self-adhesive labels manufacturer - preferable but not essential. Experience within print assistant / press support operative. Experience of a similar role within a fast-moving label printer / FMCG environment. Good organisational and time management skills with a flexible attitude & a team player. Ability to stay calm under pressure and have good problem-solving skills working to a high standard. Will consider all print backgrounds. Team player. Strong communication skills. Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; print assistant / machine operator / production assistant / pre-press / print / packaging / self-adhesive labels / flexographic / flexo / labels / gravure / offset / litho / quality control / machine assistant / production operator / plate maker / plate mounter / print/ press support operator / press support operative / flexo printer / flexographic printer / flexo print / pre-press assistant / pre-press operator / pre-press operative / press support / print support

Packaging Artworker Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid) Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and branding agency. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging artworker to join a well-established company in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home). Our client is looking for a full-time FMCG packaging artworker to deliver high quality, accurate and commercially focused packaging artwork for a wide range of print-based projects for both Retailers and Brands Creating packaging artwork following brand guidelines and/or design requirements Work closely with the teams to understand artwork requirements, ensuring high quality outputs that meet brand and regulatory standards Developing artwork in line with print production constraints Ensuring artwork is print ready Working across a range of both creative and technical projects Be flexible, in line with the demands placed on the business, to ensure proficient delivery to clients Demonstrate a good understanding of the technical aspects of Packaging and the various printing processes (Litho, Flexo, Gravure) when producing final packaging artwork for print, ensuring all client requirements are met Generate repro-ready, error-free artwork in accordance with internal packaging guidelines (SOPs) whilst respecting brand guidelines Remain competent in industry standard software and workflow tools required to process jobs Ensure all job data is filed in the correct place and follows the client s correct naming convention Keep your line manager updated with your job statuses, including if any are at risk of running late Carry out self-checks on all work produced Ensure completed artworks are sent to QC for checking as per the department s SOPs Change consumables and carry out calibration and maintenance of studio machinery as and when it is required Be commercially aware at all times Support the business in other areas as may be required from time to time Requirements: Experience creating print packaging artwork Adobe Creative Suite skills specifically Illustrator Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard Able to follow process and procedure to a high level Experience and knowledge of print processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; artwork / artworker / creative artwork / repro / repro artworker / Mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / Adobe CS / design / designer / packaging artwork / packaging creative artworker / retouch / retoucher / production artist / studio artist / production specialist / repro operator / production artworker / production operator / packaging operator / studio artist / graphics artist / production automation specialist / print artwork specialist

QC Operator - Packaging Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid) Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and branding agency. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging QC Operator to join a well-established company in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home). The Packaging QC is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of packaging artwork before it goes to production. This role acts as a critical checkpoint between the artwork team and print/manufacturing, ensuring that final deliverables align with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and technical specifications. Artworks are technically correct to the supplied print specifications The correct use of colours, cutters, layers on all jobs are in compliance with company working procedures and client expectations All associated images are correct for size, colour profile, resolution and colour separation for the required print processes Mark up any amendments and liaise with the artwork team/account managers Print Process/Trappings to assist with Fit for Use/Booking in process Learning automated work processes & assisting future development Contribute to the development of packaging artwork guidelines and best practices Requirements: Experience within a QC / Proofread role - specifically packaging artwork and repro Experience working within a print, packaging and labels manufacturer / agency Experience of checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast paced environment is essential Knowledge of packaging artwork, repro and associated printing technologies Expert knowledge of Adobe CS and Esko Full knowledge of print processes Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words ; quality control / QC / QC Operator / quality assurance / proofreader / Adobe CS / illustrator / artwork / packaging / print / Adobe CS / brand guidelines / flexo / flexographic / repro / reprographics /

Group Colour Manager Location: Leeds (Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 home) Salary: DOE Company: A full-service packaging and branding agency. Role: As the Group Colour Manager, you will be a primary colour contact, providing expert guidance, troubleshooting complex technical challenges and implementing industry leading best practices. You will be responsible for all colour management strategies across our partners, quantifying results back to the business on a frequent basis. As the leader of this department, you are responsible for maintaining quality and efficiency by optimising ways of working and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders. Utilising inhouse MIS system, ensuring the roadmap aligns with both technical print requirements and client business needs Lead the strategic push of colour technology to brand owners, reaching growth targets and operational KPIs Drive technical excellence, implementing best practices and troubleshooting high level technical challenges to ensure flawless execution Lead the technical onboarding and enrollment of clients into the process, ensuring they adopt optimised, best practice workflows from design to digital shelf Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimise ways of working Be the team manager for all colour management specialists Ensure current documentation is updated and constantly refreshed in line with company vision Ensure seamless "Design to Digital Shelf" execution Requirements: Strong background in colour management and GMG / Xrite software Experience working within a packaging and print agency / manufacturer Proven experience working directly with print vendors to resolve quality issues and standardise outputs Experience managing technical print standards for consumer goods companies across multiple regions Proven track record managing one or more client accounts or contracts within an agency or service-led environment Demonstrated success in delivering projects requiring strategic foresight and planning People management experience, including coaching and developing teams Confident presenting across multiple channels, including Packaging, POS and eCommerce Financially literate, with experience managing budgets and commercial targets Background in leadership and operational management within a fast-paced FMCG or service environment An understanding of database systems and technology Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Colour Manager / Group Colour Manager / GMG / Xrite / Print / Packaging / Colour Software / Inks / FMCG / POS / Ink Technician

Print Finisher / Rewind Operator - Packaging & Labels Location: Croydon Salary: DOE Company: A global leading packaging manufacturer. Role: Our client is looking for a rewind operator / print finisher to join an innovative and well established team in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a rewind operator to work for a company with many years in house experience, offering high quality packaging and labels solutions, and a company who heavily invests in the latest equipment. Benefits: Life Insurance Company pension Free on-site parking Cycle to work scheme As a rewind operator, you will operate finishing and rewinding machines to inspect, slit, rewind, and prepare printed labels for delivery. To ensure high standards are maintained in the completion of a label and a quality finished result is achieved on press. Operating finishing machine to convert materials to finished goods Ability to read and follow work order specifications Monitor quality and consistency of products Ink mixing Adjust machine settings for correct registration, tension, and cutting accuracy Monitor production to ensure quality and consistency Inspect finished labels for defects such as misalignment, poor cuts, or coating issues Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning Produce jobs to the instructions provided Ad hoc tasks: packing and other finishing tasks Requirements: Experience working within a print, packaging, labels manufacturer Print finishing experience - reel finishing Slitting / Rewind / experience Ideally experienced working on ABG Digicon previously Knowledge of die-cutting, laminating, foiling, varnishing, and slitting processes Ability to read job specifications and production sheets Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment Strong communication skills Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; print finisher / print / packaging / self-adhesive labels / flexographic / flexo / labels / rewind / rewinder / inspection / quality control / machine operator / machine assistant / print finish / finisher / Digicon / ABG Digicon

Senior Creative Account / Project Manager - Packaging & Design Location: Leeds (Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 home) Salary: DOE Company: A full-service packaging and branding agency. Role: This is a pivotal client-facing role responsible for managing the successful delivery of packaging design projects and maintaining strong, productive relationships with a key client. The primary liaison between one of our biggest clients and the internal design and production teams. You will ensure that all Packaging design projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with our client expectations. To drive to achieve creative excellence through excellent communication, project management, and design coordination skills. Own and be responsible for ensuring that all Packaging Design & Artwork projects are managed professionally. Collaborate with clients or internal stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, scope, and timelines. Translate client briefs into actionable project plans, ensuring clarity on objectives and expectations. Work with creative leads, designers, and delivery team to align project scope with available resources. Monitor progress daily/weekly and adjust plans proactively to meet deadlines. Act as the central point of contact between creative teams (design, copy, art direction, production) and stakeholders. Maintain regular updates with clients or account teams, managing expectations and approvals. Review work for consistency against brief, brand guidelines, and client feedback. Attending client briefing and presentation meetings. Help promote a quality culture, and performance improvement, throughout the business Requirements: Strong understanding of packaging design, retail merchandising, and consumer behaviour Worked within a reputable packaging and branding agency Experience in account management, ideally within a design, marketing, or retail environment Worked on FMCG accounts (retail and/or brand) Proven track record of managing multiple design projects and delivering successful campaigns Experience working with design and production teams, as well as external vendors or suppliers Commercial experience Ability to direct, support and control a multitude of activities Confident in preparing strategic and creative proposals Proven clear, confident and unambiguous communication skills to meet the requirements of daily contact with client and internal departments Demonstrable confidentiality and integrity Proven problem analysis with insight and critical thinking skills Proven project management skills High levels of organisation Prioritisation of high volumes of work to achieve all tasks on time, on brief and on brand Apply Creative Account Manager / Creative Project Manager / Adaptive Account Manager / Account Manager / Project Manager / Senior Account Manager / Senior Project Manager / Packaging / Print / Creative / Design / Graphic Adaptation / CAM / Client Delight / Client Senior Account Manager / Client Senior Project Manager

Rewinder / Print Finisher - Packaging & Labels Location: Nottingham Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and labels manufacturer. Role : An excellent opportunity has arisen for a rewinder / print finisher to join a leading organisation. You will work within a press team and be responsible for completing the finishing of the master reel to clients specifications. The operator transforms the printed product into a usable form through slitting, rewinding and counting, while carrying out inspection of the printed labels or reels. Operating finishing machine to convert materials to finished goods. Ability to read and follow work order specifications. Setup and operation of rewind machines. Good eye for detail required to inspect quality of labels and produce jobs to the instructions provided. Strong IT skills required to operate using management information system. Ad hoc tasks: packing and other finishing tasks. Job may also require assisting in other areas of production. Requirements: Experience working within a packaging and/or self-adhesive labels manufacturer Rewind experience preferable Print finishing QC / inspection experience Team player Ability to work well in a high pressure environment Strong communication skills Progression opportunities also available for the right candidate! Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; print finisher / print / packaging / self-adhesive labels / flexographic / flexo / labels / rewind / rewinder / inspection / quality control / machine operator / machine assistant / print finish / finisher / slitter / slitting / slitter operator / conversion

Job description: Job Title: Stock Control Manager Location: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire Company: Global leading organisation serving indoor, outdoor and online markets. Salary: DOE Role: The post holder will hold responsibility for the overall stock control for the organisation, including the development, performance and maintenance of processes to produce efficient systems and deliver stock accuracy throughout our clients business. Key responsibilities Maintain good working practices & processes Suggest improved working methods & initiate implementation Ensure wider logistics team understands stock control, its importance and that all are working together to achieve accuracy Performing physical inventory counts regularly to ensure system records match the actual inventory levels Confirm stocks being returned from machines are clearly labelled with item code & quantities match MIS Make sure returned stock is put away at the earliest opportunity Maintain stock accuracy by updating the system in a timely manner Investigate stock discrepancies, find problems and implement solutions Ensure stock is securely wrapped/strapped and stored adequately to ensure no damage Check that stock areas are clean & tidy Work with Goods In function to resolve delivery and stock queries Have a flexible approach to the role Be responsible & available for the monthly stock checks, completing & sending the required reports Attend meetings as & when required Requirements Extensive Stock Management experience in print or manufacturing sector Valid FLT licence Strong understanding of stock control management, requirements and dynamics Experienced and knowledgeable of stock management systems Proven track record of implementing improved and robust processes Able to establish strong working relationships across different departments Analytical & literate Excellent communication skills Capable of working on own & part of a team Ability to give instructions & delegate Self motivated Proficiency in inventory software and good general IT competence Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key Words: stock control manager / warehouse team leader / warehouse manager / order processor / order processing / warehouse supervisor / stock control supervisor / FLT / large format / digital print / logistics manager

Signage Designer Location: Takeley, Essex Salary: DOE Company: A well-established large format signage and display company. Role: Our client is currently looking for a talented midweight designer to join their well-established team in Takeley, Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality design solutions for various projects. The successful candidate will be able to work with 2D design tools to create visual concepts, designs, and layouts that meet our clients' needs within the signage and display industry. Responsibilities: Create and deliver design solutions that meet the briefs provided by clients, ensuring that all designs are of high quality, accurate, and on-brand. Use a range of 2D design software, including Adobe Creative Suite. Work closely with the design team, project managers, production, and other stakeholders to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines. Stay current with design trends and best practices and bring new ideas and approaches to the team. Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are understood and delivered. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in design, art, or related field. At least 2 years of experience working in a design-related role, preferably in an agency environment in the signage and display industry. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Not required but ideally, basic 3D skills, including experience with SketchUp or Cinema4D Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, error-free work. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box. Key Words: Signage designer / print designer / signage / POS / Print / exhibitions/ design / designer / 3D / 2D / sketch up / CAD / ArtiosCS / Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop / Cinema4D / SketchUp / Takeley / Essex / Bishops Stortford / Stansted

UV Narrow Web Flexographic Label Printer Location : Buckinghamshire Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and self-adhesive labels company. Role : This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual, with recent experience of printing on Narrow Web Label Presses to join a well-established company in Buckinghamshire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of flexo print & turret rewinders. Specialising in self-adhesive packaging for the food and non-food industries, . Running multi-colour flexo presses Producing high quality labels with a variety of finishes You will be expected to carryout routine machine maintenance and keep the press at optimum condition Ensuring that the area, equipment and machinery are kept clean and tidy Troubleshooting issues with the printing press or print quality Ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies relating to your work area are adhered to by you at all times Carry out basic maintenance in accordance with standard procedures Requirements: Hold sufficient and recent flexographic printing experience Have experience operating a flexo printer - Mark Andy, Nilpeter, MPS, Edale etc. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working within the narrow web label sector - will also consider wide web print Be aware of flexo print process Previously or currently printed labels / packaging preferred Hot foil and screen print experience Demonstrable experience of working to high quality standards Demonstrable experience of good team working & communication skills Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Printer / Flexo Printer / Machine Minder / Screen Combination Printer / UV / Narrow Web / Labels / Packaging / MPS / Nilpeter Digital Printer / Digital Print / Mark Andy / Edale / Gallus / Flexographic

Print Finisher / Large Format Printer Location: Glasgow, Scotland Salary: DOE Company: Leading Large Format and Signage company. Role: The purpose of this role is to assist within the production team; ensuring jobs are completed on time and to a high standard. The main task is to assist in the production of high-quality large format digital prints where you will be part of the finishing team, operating a guillotine and finishing machines. Ideally you will have experience working in a similar role. Setting and running guillotine presses Producing large format digital prints Operating a Zund Laminating, cutting and weeding vinyl Applying vinyl to foamex, dibond, acm etc Operating large format printers such as Durst, Swiss Q, Epson, Mimaki, Kongsberg Finishing machines Using software such as Caldera Able to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times Requirements: Large format print experience would be an advantage but would consider small format Experience running guillotine machines ideally large Experience working within a print manufacturing background Flexible attitude to working time Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; large format / print / digital / screen / graphics / machine operator / print assistant / print finisher / guillotine operator / print operator / printer / POS / point of sale / outdoor media / Mimaki / Futoba / Vinyl Operative / Vinyl Applicator / Caldara / Swiss Q /Durst / Epson, Kongsberg