Senior Signmaker / Production Manager
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB1 7EF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ENH-6505 |
Summary
Senior Signmaker / Production Manager - Signs & Graphics
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits
Are you a highly skilled Signmaker with the leadership ability to manage a busy production team?
Do you thrive on delivering high-quality signage and graphics while keeping jobs running smoothly and on time?
Our client are signage and branding specialists offering expertise in design, manufacture and installation of external, interior, exhibition and display, health and safety, and vehicles.
They are now looking for a Senior Signmaker / Production Manager to lead their workshop, oversee projects from start to finish, and bring hands-on expertise to every job.
The Role:
- Manage day-to-day production workflow, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Take a lead role in sign manufacture, application, and installation (vinyl, wide-format prints, fabrication, fitting).
- Supervise and support the production team, providing training and mentoring where needed.
- Liaise with Sales/Project Managers and clients to ensure quality standards and smooth project delivery.
- Maintain workshop organisation, H&S compliance, and stock control.
- Apply vehicle graphics and wraps to a professional finish.
- Install a variety of signage including illuminated signs, trays, panels, totems and vinyl graphics.
The Person:
- Proven track record in signmaking, production, and installation.
- Strong knowledge of materials, substrates, and application techniques (particularly architectural and wrap media).
- Confident with tools, machinery, and signmaking software (e.g. RIP, vinyl plotters, HP Latex & Mimaki printers).
- Clarity software desirable but not essential.
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage staff and workloads effectively.
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing top-quality work.
- Valid UK driving licence (essential).
- IPAF or PASMA qualification beneficial.
- Ability to work at height and outdoors in varied conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime and stay away when required.
They Offer:
- Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
- Opportunity to take ownership of production and shape the workshop's future.
- A supportive, forward-thinking team environment.
- Varied projects across retail, commercial, and creative sectors.
Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm (Monday - Friday)
If you're ready to take the next step in your signage career and lead production for a company that values quality and professionalism, our client would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and Portfolio/Examples of your work.