Quality Control Operator

Matthews International Corporation; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking a Proofreader/Quality Control Operator to join their team in Witham. This role involves checking digital files for accuracy, proofreading data, and ensuring compliance with client guidelines. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, adaptability, and good computer skills. The job can be performed on a hybrid working basis.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Check digital files accurately against the QA manual.
• Proofread data and correct where relevant.
• Ensure files conform to client guidelines.
• Check images match client briefs.
• Meet printer specifications for file setup.
• Be proficient in relevant software.
• Stay updated on master guidelines.
• Support artwork department and follow processes.
• Meet deadlines in conjunction with Production Manager.
• Participate in team communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Computer skills

Tools

Acrobat

Automation Engine

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are recruiting for a Proofreader/Quality Control Operator to join our team in Witham.

Experience not necessary, just good computer skills!

This role can be worked on a hybrid basis

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checking digital files accurately in accordance to the material covered in the QA manual, this includes content, colour and printability
• Proofreading data and correcting where relevant
• Ensuring files conform to the client’s corporate guidelines (style)
• Checking images and graphics match the client’s brief of colour
• Checking that files meet the printer’s specification for technical set up (the example size of the copy, thickness of lines and barcode sizing)
• To be proficient in all relevant software provided – Acrobat and Automation Engine. To utilise required systems correctly
• To be fully up to date with all master guidelines relevant to the client you are assigned to and have a working knowledge of other clients
• To have good brand awareness, actively support the artwork department in achieving throughout the range and to follow the hero process
• To meet all required deadlines for your assigned client in conjunction with the Production Manager
• To actively participate in the pod or team you are part of, improving communication and working towards ‘a right first time’ approach

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

You will have:

• Excellent attention to detail
• You will need to be adaptable and able to work independently