Trainee MAC Operator
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £30,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 2WE |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 27681/611_1772460066 |
Summary
Trainee MAC Operator
Port Talbot SA12
Commutable from Swansea, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Pyle, Porthcawl, Neath, Llanelli, Ammanford, Cross Hands
£30,500
Benefits:-
- Standardised pension
- Free parking
- Life Insurance
- 32 days of annual holiday
- Enhanced sick pay package
- Excellent training opportunities
Would you like to make your first step into manufacturing in a trainee role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, thriving business with a strong customer base who have very recently expanded the site. My client are looking to recruit a Trainee MAC Operator who is keen to learn and develop their skillset. This business works with a highly recyclable product and with has a varied customer base made up of international businesses, providing excellent job security.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Manage and prepare customer artwork using multiple design software systems, including screenwork, trapping, proofing, FTP uploads, and maintaining organised digital plate and file storage.
- Coordinate artwork approvals by uploading proofs to customer portals, issuing plate specifications (colours, requirements, costs), logging samples, and ensuring full sign-off before production.
- Support production by inputting technical formulas, ordering plate materials, checking forward schedules, preparing trial artwork with Pre-Press and Printing teams, and ensuring proofing materials are ready
- Contribute to departmental improvements by supporting new plate technologies, maintaining plate housekeeping standards, and attending pre-launch meetings with wider production teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Ability to differentiate between colours
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Experience of lithography or origination
- Driven with a good eye for detail
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To apply please email your CV / resume to jackl@hunterselection.co.uk
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.