Job title:Reprographics Digital Operator

Reports to:Reprographic Services Manager

Department:Information Services

Location:Moulsecoomb Cockcroft: Reprographics Dept (Ground Floor)

Grade:3

Post NumberIS5131

Purpose of the role: Working as part of a team of staffwithinthe Reprographics department, you will assist and contribute to the smooth delivery of reprographics services to support staff and students. Operate a range of high end professional digital equipment and associated ancillary print equipment.

Main areas of responsibility:

  • You will be responsible for operating reprographics equipment
  • Operate all ancillary print finishing equipment binding, padding and folding machines.
  • Carrying through the production and finishing of printed materials.
  • Use digital reprographics software such as Adobe Creative Suite
  • Help, guide and support students with producing print ready documents
  • Assist in the maintenance of digital production equipment
  • Assist in maintaining suitable stocks of consumables
  • Support Student Helpers at the Reprographics reception area

General responsibilities

These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions.

  • To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade.
  • To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
  • To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act

The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills (both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E).

Essential criteria / A, I, E
Knowledge /
  • Desktop computer systems,
  • Software including Microsoft office, email and internet brows
  • Modern digital reprographic equipment.
  • Graphical software including adobe suit
/ A, I, E
Qualifications /
  • Good general standard of education to GCSE level.
/ A,I
Experience /
  • Worked in a Print Shop or Reprographics dept
  • Operating reprographics digital equipment
  • Operate all ancillary print finishing equipment binding, padding and folding machines.
/ A, I
Technical/work based skills /
  • Customer Care: Ability to demonstrate good customer skills when dealing with students and staff.
  • Self-motivation / Response to change: is adaptable; interested in learning and developing to meet changing situations; can demonstrate ability to learn quickly under own initiative
  • Organisation: works systematically; uses time efficiently; meets priorities and deadlines with a minimum of supervision.
/ A,I
Other requirements /
  • Lifting: can handle moderate weights (cartons of paper, printing supplies, etc.); has sufficient stamina for a full working day in a busy and noisy environment.
/ A, I
Desirable /
  • Experience in an institutional or commercial digital printing environment
  • Experience in a service environment and familiarity with dealing with customers
  • Has an understanding of the safe operation of digital equipment and is aware of the possible associated hazards.
  • Demonstrable interest in computing technologies
  • Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.
/ A, I
  • Any appointment is generally made at the bottom of the salary range for the grade dependent upon experience and previous salary.
  • This is a full time andpermanent post.
  • Annual leave entitlements are shown in the table below and increase after 5 years’ service. In addition, to the eight Bank Holidays, there are university discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. All leave, including bank holidays and discretionary days, are pro-rated for part time employees.

Grades / Basic entitlement per year / Grades / After 5 years’ service
1-3 / 23 days / 1-3 / 28 days
4-7 / 25 days / 4-7 / 30 days
8-9 / 27 days / 8-9 / 30 days
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Date:14/11/2016/GD

23 October 2018