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TYPE SETTER

  • Location

    Nottinghamshire

  • Sector:

    Print & Packaging

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £12.22 - 12.22 per hour

  • Contact:

    Rebecca Haggar

  • Contact email:

    rebecca.haggar@ambitionspersonnel.com

  • Contact phone:

    01636 611320

  • Job ref:

    RB/COMM

  • Published:

    about 16 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-11-03

Typesetter – Join a Leading UK Manufacturer!

Location: Newstead
Hours: Mon–Thurs 1:45pm–9:45pm | Fri 12:45pm–7:45pm (alternative shifts may be discussed)
Salary: From £12.22 per hour
Job Type: Full-time

About the Company

With over 30 years of success, we’re proud to be recognised as the UK’s leading and largest badge manufacturer. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a multi-million-pound production business serving over 30,000 customers nationwide. Each week we process around 5,000 orders, helping over 5 million people go to work wearing one of our badges.

Now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and detail-driven Typesetter to join our Digital Printing Pre-Production Team.

Role Overview

As a Typesetter, you’ll prepare high-quality digital artwork files ready for production. You’ll work closely with design and print teams to ensure customer artwork is set up accurately and efficiently, supporting a fast-paced production schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare digital artwork files for printers, laser cutters, and engravers

  • Ensure all artwork follows customer instructions, job cards, and sales orders

  • Manage artwork preparation to meet production priorities and deadlines

  • Work with design and production software including CorelDRAW, Illustrator, Rasterlink, Muesli, Spindle, BES, and Microsoft Office

  • When required, operate Mimaki Digital Printers to produce printed name badges

✨ What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who combines creativity with precision and thrives in a busy environment.

You’ll need to:

  • Have a solid understanding of layout design and typography

  • Be confident producing customer proofs and print-ready artwork

  • Have experience using Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW

  • Work efficiently under pressure with excellent file management skills

  • Communicate clearly with team members and follow detailed briefs

  • Be confident using Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)

  • Demonstrate excellent spelling, grammar, and attention to detail

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with ISO9001 and 14001 standards

What’s in It for You?

We value our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Casual dress code

  • Company pension

  • Free on-site parking

  • Mental health first aider on-site

  • Employee discount rewards

  • Monthly staff raffles & Employee of the Month awards

  • End-of-month office treats

  • Length of service awards

  • Further training and qualification opportunities

 

Would also suit

  • Artwork Designer

  • Digital Artwork Operator

  • Graphic Artwork Technician

  • Pre-Press Designer

  • Artworker

  • Graphic Production Artist

  • Creative Artwork Assistant

  • Print Artwork Coordinator

  • Layout Designer

  • Graphic Setup Operator

 

 

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