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Expanding Our Dartford Production Team: Now Hiring Specialist Roles

From retail spaces to global exhibitions and corporate branding, our Dartford production hub plays a critical role in delivering high-quality large format graphics and display solutions across the UK.

Due to continued growth and investment, we are expanding our production team and are now hiring for three specialist roles.

Current Opportunities – Dartford, Kent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Holiday: 21 days + bank holidays

Overtime…

Saturday: Time and a Half

Sunday: Double Time

Industrial Sewing Machinist / Print Finisher (UV Print)

Overview

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
This role is focused on the finishing of large format printed materials – not clothing or fashion. You’ll be working with PVC banners, textiles, and UV printed media, ensuring every product meets our high production standards.

If interested, email info@e-arc.co.uk with the job title and your preferred service center location(s).

What you’ll be doing:

Hemming and stitching banners and fabrics
Preparing silicone edge graphics (SEG)
Applying finishing techniques including eyelets and trimming
Supporting packing and dispatch
Meeting production deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What we’re looking for:

Experience with industrial sewing machines
Confidence working with heavy-duty materials
Strong attention to detail
Production or manufacturing background

Large Format Print Operator

Overview

Salary: £32,000 – £40,000
This is a key role within our production team, operating 3.2m and 5m wide printers to produce high-impact visual graphics.

If interested, email info@e-arc.co.uk with the job title and your preferred service center location(s).

What you’ll be doing:

Operating and maintaining large format printers
Preparing and RIP’ing files for print
Managing colour accuracy and consistency
Printing across a range of substrates including vinyl, banners, and rigid media
Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment
Collaborating closely with finishing teams

What we’re looking for:

Proven large format print experience
Strong understanding of print workflows and colour management
Experience with RIP software (e.g. ColourGATR, Caldera, Onyx)
High attention to detail

Large Format Zünd Cutter Operator

Overview

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
A precision-focused role responsible for digital cutting and finishing across a wide variety of materials.

If interested, email info@e-arc.co.uk with the job title and your preferred service center location(s).

What you’ll be doing:

Operating Zünd cutting systems and ZCC software
Cutting materials such as Foamex, Dibond, acrylic, vinyl, and cardboard
Selecting correct tools and settings per job
Interpreting job tickets and schedules
Maintaining equipment and troubleshooting issues
Working collaboratively with print and finishing teams

What we’re looking for:

Experience operating a Zünd cutter
Strong knowledge of large format finishing processes
Familiarity with ZCC workflows
High attention to detail

Print Pre-Press Operator (Print Factory Experience)

Overview

Salary: (depending on experience)
We are looking for a skilled Print Pre-Press Operator with strong experience using PrintFactory RIP software to join our production team. This role is critical in ensuring all artwork is correctly prepared, colour managed, and optimised for print across a range of large format devices. You’ll act as the link between design, production, and finishing – making sure jobs run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest quality.

If interested, email info@e-arc.co.uk with the job title and your preferred service center location(s).

What you’ll be doing:

Preparing and checking artwork for print across large format jobs
Operating and managing PrintFactory RIP software
Colour management, profiling, and ensuring consistency across substrates
Setting up files for various print processes (roll-to-roll, flatbed, UV, etc.)
Nesting, tiling, and optimising layouts for maximum efficiency
Pre-flighting files and resolving artwork issues before production
Liaising with internal teams (sales, production, finishing) to ensure smooth workflow
Managing job queues and prioritising urgent work
Maintaining file naming conventions and job organisation within workflow systems (e.g. PrintIQ)
Supporting continuous improvement of pre-press processes and workflows

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in a pre-press / print operator role (large format preferred
Strong working knowledge of PrintFactory RIP software (essential)
Good understanding of colour management and ICC profiling
Experience preparing files for large format print (vinyl, boards, fabrics, etc.)
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
High attention to detail and ability to spot artwork issues quickly
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Strong organisational and communication skills

Current Opportunities

We have no current vacancies – Please continue to monitor our website for updates

Join ARC UK – Powering Visual Communication at Scale

Expanding Our Dartford Production Team: Now Hiring Specialist Roles

Current Opportunities – Dartford, Kent

Industrial Sewing Machinist / Print Finisher (UV Print)

Overview

What you’ll be doing:

What we’re looking for:

Large Format Print Operator

Overview

What you’ll be doing:

What we’re looking for:

Large Format Zünd Cutter Operator

Overview

What you’ll be doing:

What we’re looking for:

Print Pre-Press Operator (Print Factory Experience)

Overview

What you’ll be doing:

What we’re looking for:

Current Opportunities

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