South Wales Police
Digital Print Operator
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Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this, we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Digital Print Operator within our Printing Department. Could you be who we are looking for?
About The Team / Department
The Print Department is a long-established in-house print facility within South Wales Police and is located within Police Headquarters, Bridgend. This position offers an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our friendly and dynamic in-house team.
About The Role And Key Responsibilities
We seek an experienced and motivated Digital Print Operator with proven expertise within the digital print and large-format print sector.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Operating and maintaining SRA3 digital production presses and finishing devices
- Operating large-format print, plotters, direct-to-object printers, and finishing devices
- Producing a range of printed materials, including brochures, leaflets, posters, banners, exhibition graphics, vehicle graphics, and promotional materials
- Preparing and checking artwork files for production
- Managing print workflows and production schedules to deliver projects on time
- Ensuring print quality, colour consistency, and conducting routine quality checks
- Performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor fault diagnosis on equipment to minimise downtime
- Undertaking finishing processes such as cutting, trimming, laminating, and binding
- Applying printed materials to various surfaces where required
- Managing stock levels of paper, inks, toners, and consumables; assisting with inventory
- Adhering to health and safety procedures, departmental standards, and environmental best practice
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Ideal candidates will bring extensive knowledge of digital and large-format print production, strong technical and problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for detail. You must also thrive in a busy production environment, working collaboratively and independently to meet tight deadlines.
A valid driving licence is essential for travel across South Wales Police properties.
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Additional Information
- The role requires vetting at the RV level.
- Internal candidates subject to an ongoing PSD investigation may face delays in appointment.
- Equal opportunities apply, with a particular welcome for candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, who remain underrepresented within the Force.
- Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is available for applicants living with disabilities or from diverse ethnic backgrounds—please ensure you evidence how you meet essential criteria in your application.
Benefits to Joining South Wales Police
- Learning and development opportunities
- Generous pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Scheme)
- Paid annual leave, flexible working, and family-friendly policies
- Additional lifestyle and wellbeing initiatives
For more details on benefits, visit our website.
Need more information? Stuart Evans (Print Manager) can be contacted via: stuart.evans4@south-wales.police.uk
Please review our application guidance if you are a first-time applicant. Vetting is mandatory for selection.
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