Sign Maker

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Sign Maker / Signage Production Specialist to join a well-established company based in Peterborough

Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

The Company

They are an independently operated franchisee of a highly reputable company in the UK, providing small, medium and large businesses in the local area with bespoke signage solutions; from simple banners to large custom-built signs, vehicle graphics to illuminated built-up letters and sign trays.

Working within a high-performing team of hard-working people, the Sign Maker is responsible for producing a variety of bespoke signage products. The successful candidate will be used to working under pressure and with changing tight deadlines, consequently, you will have a good ability for forward planning and flexibility, you will ideally have experience using a large format printer, plotter and laminator as well as being skilled in the art of weeding, vinyl application, and sign installation.

We are looking for a confident, personable and motivated individual with a good eye for detail, they should be flexible in their approach to work as no two days are the same.

Main Responsibilities:

• Producing finished signs from a variety of materials


• Operating machines such as large-format printers, vinyl plotters & roll to roll laminator


• Ordering production materials: vinyl, laminates and substrates and consumables


• Running regular print machine maintenance routines and keeping computerised production software up to date


• Assist in onsite signage installations from time to time as required


• Creating and amending artwork using Adobe and/or Sign Lab

Core Competencies & Skills

• Skilled in the use of Adobe Illustrator/ISgn Lab and RIP software


• Large format printer experience


• Operation of Vinyl Plotter


• Vinyl preparation, lamination and application skills

General Skills / Aptitudes & Experience:

• Full driving license


• A passion for accuracy and producing high quality signs


• Time management and prioritising workflow skills are essential


• Ability to multi-task and work off of your own initiative


• Team player and ability to work under time pressure


• Able to move heavy materials around the production environment


• Confident to work at customer locations for on-site installations

Training is provided and development opportunities are available for the right candidate

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.