Quality Control Operator in Manchester Area

Job description

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

We are looking for an Artwork and Repro QC to join the team. The role is responsible for checking a first generation artwork or final print ready file, to ensure it accurately matches the client's design and specification, guaranteeing colour accuracy, high resolution, and technical accuracy before mass production. Pantone matching for consistent brand colours. The QC ensures the final product meets client expectations and technical requirements.

DO

• Ensure that all quality standards have been met on assigned Production components, with limited guidance from the client project team
• Validate that all inputs and instructions have been executed
• Execute digital and analogue techniques to confirm final product meets project standards and complies with technical specifications, copy content and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the Production team achieves published on-time delivery, ENCP, and/or INCP Production requirements.
• Signed QC checklists may be leveraged to ensure completeness and accuracy of work

DISPLAY

• Focuses on Service - Does things right the first time. Delivers high-quality on time.
• Demonstrates Accountability - Takes ownership for work and outcomes, makes sound decisions, and follows through with commitments. Provides accurate, quality work consistent with standards and expectations.
• Responds with Agility - Stays positive and productive during change. Supports new approaches and helps identify and address barriers to change.
• Creates Value Through Improving Continuously - Looks for ways to drive efficiency, creative thinking, or operational excellence. Technical Capabilities
• Ability to determine correct element position and size, correct font type and size according to master files, style guides/knowledge documents or briefs.
• Basic to proficient experience in photo and color manipulation techniques and processes
• Ability to perform QC check multi-channel artwork (all formats) Inc. Spot and technical seps.
• Ability to perform QC check in all standard print production formats (offset, flexo, gravure)
• Able to learn and use QC assistance software such as TVT or Informa IT, etc.

DELIVER

• Establishes high quality standards for all production processes, workflows and client deliverables. Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality, basic to intermediate level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and prepress and print techniques. Responsible for reading, understanding, and applying customer, legal and regulatory specifications.

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English