Typesetter / Finisher

To provide an efficient and responsive typesetting/pre-press, printing, reprographics and finishing service to the Council, external partners and other organisations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults through ensuring materials used are suitable and comply with publication and quality standards.

2. Utilise an advanced level of knowledge of MAC (and other) design software packages to provide an effective, responsive and efficient typesetting/pre-press service determining, designing and amending layouts of documents and a broad range of printed/digital material which will be used to promote/provide information about Council and other services with minimal supervision or direction.

3. Format artwork ready to send work to the private sector for printing ensuring compliance with production and quality standards.

4. Provide a professional finishing service using a range of machinery requiring an advanced level of technical expertise and knowledge (eg. guillotine, hand/machine collating, hand/machine folding, booklet making, binding, perforating, sealing, packing) and ensures compliance with applicable health and safety standards.

5. Conduct maintenance and basic repairs of machinery to ensure maximum output and performance using the diagnostic system and ensures compliance with applicable health and safety standards.

6. Where required provide a professional collection and delivery service.

7. Plan and prioritise workload with minimal direction, considering customer

needs, deadlines and service requirements.

8. Advise customers on available print options, either face to face, on MS Teams or with a telephone discussion, ensuring the Councils Corporate Guidelines are adhered to.

9. Obtain timely and cost-effective quotations through negotiation with the private sector for sub-contracted work and contracts in accordance with the Council's CPRs.

10. Use Tharstem Management Information system to prepare and submit quotations to customers as requested and determine appropriate specifications in liaison with the customer.

11. Use Oracle for the ordering of consumables.

12. Support the effective and efficient operation of the service through assessing tenders for the production of work or purchase of goods and services.

13. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council's Corporate HS policy.

Our internal print unit is responsible for producing thousands of items each year that support council services across Hull. We're looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, practical working environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work as part of a dedicated team.

You'll need to work accurately and follow instructions while managing competing priorities in a busy production environment where workloads can change quickly. The role is based within a factory-style print setting and candidates should be comfortable working in a busy and sometimes noisy environment.

A significant part of the role involves operating print finishing equipment and undertaking manual handling tasks. The role requires periods of standing and physical activity throughout the day. Previous experience of print finishing machinery is not essential, but a willingness to learn, work as part of a team and contribute to a busy production operation is important.

The post includes both typesetting and print finishing duties. Ideally, you'll have experience using Adobe software for typesetting and document preparation, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. If you can work accurately, respond to changing priorities and enjoy being part of a busy team, we'd like to hear from you.

GRADES 4 TO 5

Pay Ranges:

£26,427.00 - £30,023.00

Job Classifications:

3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:

- A competitive salary

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

- Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period

- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods

- Supportive and forward-thinking culture

- Great career development opportunities