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    Career at CPI book printer

     

    Do you share our passion for great books?

     

    CPI UK’s reputation as a leading manufacturer of books and other printed products is founded on the skills and qualities of our people. We employ around 1,100 people across six UK manufacturing sites and, together, we make aroud 180 million books every year. Working with CPI means you’ll be part of one of the UK print industry’s most respected and dynamic companies.

     

    Roles at CPI include skilled operators in departments such as repro, printing, finishing and binding. Our manufacturing team are supported by great office staff across all the functions you’d expect – from customer services and sales to accounts and facilities. We’re all united in one aim – to excede our customers’ expectations with a great service and a great product.

     

    To find out more about working with CPI UK and its companies, email cpijobs@cpi-group.co.uk
     

    Current Vacancies:

    3D Jet Varnish Digital Operator based in CPI White Quill, Croydon, Surrey

     
    CPI Group produces high quality books in all formats, using both litho and digital technology. CPI White Quill is the UK’s leading specialist producer of high quality colour covers, jackets & illustrations for all book formats. We also produce for supply to customers’ own binders or as part of books produced by other CPI group companies.

     

    We are seeking a 3D Jet Varnish Digital Operator. Primary duties are to operate our Digital Spot UV inkjet press, producing UV varnished work at multi levels from 1 drop up to 3D High pile 100 micron on to our pre-printed sheets.

     

    Working within the digital environment, you will be processing files through our PDF work flow and manipulating data using MGI Digital Spot Varnish Editor and Work Station Manager software. Duties also include the performance of all operator maintenance schedules, as described in either the machine’s operating manual or the company guidelines. This to include ink jet heads purging, PC systems maintenance, file storage and naming configurations; archiving of files and back-up to CPI Main Frame.

     

    Essential requirements are: knowledge of Photoshop, Acrobat, pre-press abilities and computer literacy, with a good eye for detail.

    Experience of operating Digital presses is preferred, although not essential.

    In addition, you must be willing to be fully flexible to meet the business requirements and our customers’ needs. Applicants must be available for overseas training.

     

    Hours of work

    Rotating Days & Nights:

    Days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 – 18:00

    Days – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 06:00 – 18:00

    Nights – Monday – Thursday 18:00 – 06:00

    You may be required to work outside of these hours when necessary.

     

    Applicants must apply in writing with a copy of your current CV to.

    Jamie Stanborough

    Operations Manager

    CPI – White Quill Press Ltd

    108 Beddington Lane

    Croydon

    Surrey CR0 4YY

    Email: j.stanborough@cpibooks.co.uk

    Closing date for applications: 20th March 2013