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Company Overview:

Minuteman Press is a well-established, multi-award-winning independently owned printing company located in the heart of Bath, a World Heritage City. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional print, signage, and design services with a commitment to customer satisfaction and guaranteed turnaround times.

Job Description: Print Operator

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is experienced in the printing industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to join Minuteman Press Bath who have an excellent reputation for both quality and service.

This position is ideal for an experienced individual in the printing industry looking to do a variety of tasks within a busy and long-established Company.

The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise the workload to achieve maximum output is critical.

The role will cover both the Digital Print and Large Format divisions of the business, with priorities [i1] dependent on the level of experience of the applicant and current workloads.

Large format:

• You will be responsible for the production of large format print jobs, signage and finishing for products such as, display boards, vinyl graphics, banners, posters, point-of-sale, boxes, packaging, interior décor and much more.
• Computer literacy and experience of Adobe products is essential (InDesign, Illustrator). You will be expected to maintain the smooth running of production including pre-press, sending jobs to print, finishing, and packing jobs appropriately for shipping.
• You will be using daily: Adobe Suite, ONYX Thrive 21, HP Latex R530, Canon Inkjet, Valiani Flatbed Cutter, Vivid Easy Mount, Summa Vinyl Cutter and Trotec Laser. You will also be tasked with fulfilling installation work and assisting with installation jobs on-site for our clients. Training will be given on the job and you will be expected to learn as you go. An ability to problem-solve and manage your time efficiently will be essential to success.

Digital Print:

• Working within the Digital Press Team, effectively helping to run two Xerox Iridesse Digital Production Presses in line with job specifications and maintaining the digital print facility.
• Pre-press using Adobe Suite or Fiery Server
• Assist with all aspects of print finishing - i.e. guillotine, booklet making, laminating & foiling machines etc.

Both divisions will involve liaising with customers from point of order through to job completion, ensuring a smooth and efficient customer experience throughout. Communicate by email, phone and face to face, offering advice and answering questions.

The role may also include departmental management responsibilities, dependent on experience of the candidate, in the future (salary subject to experience).

Previous experience in a print environment is desired but flexibility within your role and a positive attitude are essential. Full on the job training will be provided.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of job production in-line with job specifications
• Reduction of reprints, wastage
• Stock control
• Press Uptime and maintenance reporting
• Finishing Equipment Uptime and Maintenance reporting

Requirements

• Ensure all work is produced to the highest standard, most efficiently, on time, to expected quality, and to job specifications
• Ensure press environment and presses are maintained to expected high level
• Ensure presses are kept in working order to expected standards
• Ensure all reprints are recorded, monitored and reported
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient workspace and comply with all Health and Safety risk assessments and requirements
• To work autonomously in the production of the digital applications
• To ensure uptime of presses is kept to the highest level possible
• Ability to think creatively and independently, reacting quickly and confidently to unexpected situations

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Career progression
• Full training provided
• Close to all public transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime if required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you located within a 20-mile radius of Bath?

Experience:

• Printing using Large format or Digital Print Presses: 1 year (required)
• Experience of Adobe products is essential (InDesign, Illustrator).

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/01/2026

Expected start date: Latest 01/02/2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bath BA2 3QS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you located within a 20 mile radius of Bath?

Experience:

• Printing using Large Format or Commercial Digital Presses: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person