Trainee Pre-Press Support

ABOUT US: Founded in 1950, Boxpak Ltd began manufacturing baking cases for the bakery trade. The family-owned business gradually enhanced the product range with printed cartons and in 1960 introduced aluminium foil containers. We now pride ourselves as a recognised industry specialist with a portfolio of leading brand names in a broad range of markets including bakery, food, drinks, confectionary and pharmaceutical to name a few.

We have customers in Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales and mainland Europe. Our customers expect a quality product, delivered on time at the most competitive price. JOB TITLE: Trainee Pre-Press Support JOB SUMMARY: The Trainee Pre-Press Support will receive comprehensive training across a range of pre-press functions, including CAD design, artwork preparation, and plate making.

THE ROLE: CAD Use ArtiosCAD software to design packaging constructions. Produce carton samples using a cutting table. Prepare multi-up layouts for tooling and production.

Create varnish blanket files and cut varnish blankets for printing presses. Liaise with customers, sales teams, and production departments to ensure projects are de-livered efficiently and accurately. Artwork: Review and preflight customer artwork files to ensure they are print-ready.

Produce and issue accurate customer proofs for approval. Carry out reprographic work for lithographic printing production. Platemaking: Complete step-and-repeat layouts of approved artwork.

Produce printing plates for production. Issue printing plates and varnish blankets to the printing department. THE PERSON: Essential Criteria 5+ GCSE's A-C grade including Maths & English or equivalent Strong attention to detail Good communication skills.

Computer literate (Mac and PC). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to learn.

Persistent, determined, and able to work to deadlines. Quick learner with a positive attitude. Desirable Criteria Experience within print production or packaging environments.

Experience using Esko software, including ArtiosCAD, ArtPro, and/or Automation Engine. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

Experience communicating with both customers and internal teams. THE REWARDS: Competitive salary Early finish Flexible working Free parking This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the packaging and print industry. TO APPLY: Please send through a cover letter and CV via the link.

The closing date is Friday 3rd July at 1pm. If you require any further information or a full job description please contact Jill Burns on or via email at Boxpak is an equal opportunities employer.