# Reprograhics Operative

> SMP Group · London, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-10-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Production

## Description

**About SMP Group Plc**

SMP Group is a leading, multi -award winning producer in POS (Point of Sale) and Out-of-Home Advertising.  We are the trusted partner for some of the world’s most recognisable brands and retailers, delivering innovative, high-quality print and production solutions.

With a rich heritage of excellence and a forward-thinking approach, we pride ourselves on creativity, technology-driven manufacturing, and best-in-class client service. Sustainability, innovation, and people development are at the heart of our DNA. As a growing and acquisitive business, we have ambitious plans to further enhance our service and operational capabilities.

**The Role:  
**The primary responsibility of this role is the checking, preparation, correction and processing of customer-supplied, print-ready PDF artwork for commercial print production.

The position also involves the imposition, layout and planning of artwork for press, using specialist prepress workflow and RIP systems including **Agfa Apogee, Agfa Asanti and Caldera RIP**.

Working within a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, the successful candidate will ensure that supplied artwork meets the required technical and production specifications while maintaining the integrity of the original customer-approved files.

This is primarily a technical repro and prepress position rather than a creative design or artwork origination role.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Receive, inspect and process customer-supplied print-ready PDF artwork.
-   Perform detailed technical preflight checks to identify potential issues affecting print production.
-   Check artwork for correct dimensions, resolution, bleed, colour spaces, spot colours, overprint settings, transparency and other relevant technical specifications.
-   Resize, scale and adapt supplied PDFs to meet specific production requirements.
-   Make appropriate technical corrections while preserving the integrity of the original design.
-   Identify non-compliant artwork and communicate issues requiring customer clarification or replacement files
-   Ensure all artwork meets the technical requirements of the intended print process.
-   Apply an understanding of colour management, ICC profiles, CMYK conversion and spot-colour handling.

**About You: The Ideal Candidate**

-   Previous experience within a commercial reprographics, prepress or print production studio.
-   Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro and PDF-based production workflows.
-   Strong knowledge of PDF preflight, file correction and print-ready artwork specifications.
-   Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
-   Experience using professional prepress workflow or RIP systems, with a strong understanding of their role in print production.
-   Practical experience of imposition, press layout and production planning.
-   Thorough understanding of image resolution, colour spaces, spot colours, overprint, transparency and bleed.
-   Experience preparing artwork for large-format digital or other commercial print processes.
-   Ability to identify and troubleshoot technical artwork and production problems.
-   Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality control.
-   Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
-   Strong communication and organisational skills.  
    

**The successful candidate will demonstrate:**

-   A methodical, accurate and technically focused approach to work.
-   A strong sense of responsibility for quality and consistency.
-   Good problem-solving abilities and a practical, solutions-focused attitude.

## Benefits

**What We Offer**

-   A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
-   A role within a growing, forward-thinking business with strong investment in technology and people
-   An opportunity to learn and develop new skills within the business
-   A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth

**Join us to be part of a company that values** **Creativity, Excellence, and Continuous Improvement**.

## Apply

[Apply at SMP Group](https://apply.workable.com/smpprint/j/7979B32FD6/apply)

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