Repro Operator (prepress)
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | DE14 2AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Darley Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REPRO OPERATOR |
Summary
Job Title: Repro Operator
About Us
We are a leading label printing company recognised for delivering high-quality print solutions through technical excellence and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Repro Operator to join our studio team, providing technical leadership, ensuring best in class pre press standards, and supporting the consistent delivery of print ready artwork to production.
Role Overview
As a Repro Operator, you will take responsibility for the preparation, validation, and optimisation of artwork files for Offset Lithographic printing, ensuring all outputs meet exacting quality and production standards. You will act as a technical expert within the studio, supporting complex repro work, maintaining workflow efficiency, and contributing to continuous improvement across pre press operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the pre flight, correction, and preparation of complex artwork for packaging and label printing.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to ensure artwork is optimised for lithographic print production constraints.
• Produce and approve high quality repro files using Esko ArtPro / ArtPro+, Automation Engine workflows, and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Maintain full technical ownership of files through to print readiness, resolving issues proactively and efficiently.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal standards, customer specifications, and quality guidelines.
• Support and mentor junior repro team members, sharing best practice and technical knowledge.
• Work closely with internal teams to manage priorities, improve workflows, and consistently meet tight production deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Skills and Experience
• Extensive experience as a Senior or highly experienced Repro Operator within the print or packaging industry.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong expertise in Esko ArtPro / ArtPro+; Automation Engine workflow experience is highly desirable.
• In depth understanding of Offset Lithographic print processes and production limitations.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the confidence to quality check and approve work.
• Strong organisational skills, resilience under pressure, and the ability to manage complex workloads effectively.
• Professional, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and influence best practice within the studio.
About Us
We are a leading label printing company recognised for delivering high-quality print solutions through technical excellence and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Repro Operator to join our studio team, providing technical leadership, ensuring best in class pre press standards, and supporting the consistent delivery of print ready artwork to production.
Role Overview
As a Repro Operator, you will take responsibility for the preparation, validation, and optimisation of artwork files for Offset Lithographic printing, ensuring all outputs meet exacting quality and production standards. You will act as a technical expert within the studio, supporting complex repro work, maintaining workflow efficiency, and contributing to continuous improvement across pre press operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the pre flight, correction, and preparation of complex artwork for packaging and label printing.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to ensure artwork is optimised for lithographic print production constraints.
• Produce and approve high quality repro files using Esko ArtPro / ArtPro+, Automation Engine workflows, and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Maintain full technical ownership of files through to print readiness, resolving issues proactively and efficiently.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal standards, customer specifications, and quality guidelines.
• Support and mentor junior repro team members, sharing best practice and technical knowledge.
• Work closely with internal teams to manage priorities, improve workflows, and consistently meet tight production deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Skills and Experience
• Extensive experience as a Senior or highly experienced Repro Operator within the print or packaging industry.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong expertise in Esko ArtPro / ArtPro+; Automation Engine workflow experience is highly desirable.
• In depth understanding of Offset Lithographic print processes and production limitations.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the confidence to quality check and approve work.
• Strong organisational skills, resilience under pressure, and the ability to manage complex workloads effectively.
• Professional, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and influence best practice within the studio.