Typesetter/Finisher

Number of Vacancies:

1

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Proposed Interview Date:

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Hours of Work:

37

Hiring Manager:

Jayne Stephenson (Printing)

Contact Number: 

01482 615491

Job Description Summary:

This is a full time, permanent position.

This post is a grade 5 only.

Our internal print unit is responsible for producing thousands of items each year that support council services across Hull. We're looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, practical working environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work as part of a dedicated team.

You'll need to work accurately and follow instructions while managing competing priorities in a busy production environment where workloads can change quickly. The role is based within a factory-style print setting and candidates should be comfortable working in a busy and sometimes noisy environment.

A significant part of the role involves operating print finishing equipment and undertaking manual handling tasks. The role requires periods of standing and physical activity throughout the day. Previous experience of print finishing machinery is not essential, but a willingness to learn, work as part of a team and contribute to a busy production operation is important.

The post includes both typesetting and print finishing duties. Ideally, you'll have experience using Adobe software for typesetting and document preparation, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. If you can work accurately, respond to changing priorities and enjoy being part of a busy team, we'd like to hear from you.

ROLE AND PURPOSE

To provide an efficient and responsive typesetting/pre-press, printing, reprographics and finishing service to the Council, external partners and other organisations.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults through ensuring materials used are suitable and comply with publication and quality standards.

2. Utilise an advanced level of knowledge of MAC (and other) design software packages to provide an effective, responsive and efficient typesetting/pre-press service determining, designing and amending layouts of documents and a broad range of printed/digital material which will be used to promote/provide information about Council and other services with minimal supervision or direction. 

3. Format artwork ready to send work to the private sector for printing ensuring compliance with production and quality standards.

4. Provide a professional finishing service using a range of machinery requiring an advanced level of technical expertise and knowledge (eg. guillotine, hand/machine collating, hand/machine folding, booklet making, binding, perforating, sealing, packing) and ensures compliance with applicable health and safety standards.

5. Conduct maintenance and basic repairs of machinery to ensure maximum output and performance using the diagnostic system and ensures compliance with applicable health and safety standards.

6. Where required provide a professional collection and delivery service.

7. Plan and prioritise workload with minimal direction, considering customer

needs, deadlines and service requirements.

8. Advise customers on available print options, either face to face, on MS Teams or with a telephone discussion, ensuring the Councils Corporate Guidelines are adhered to.

9. Obtain timely and cost-effective quotations through negotiation with the private sector for sub-contracted work and contracts in accordance with the Council’s CPRs.

10. Use Tharstem Management Information system to prepare and submit quotations to customers as requested and determine appropriate specifications in liaison with the customer.

11. Use Oracle for the ordering of consumables.

12. Support the effective and efficient operation of the service through assessing tenders for the production of work or purchase of goods and services.

13. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.

 

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Compensation Grades:

GRADES 4 TO 5

Pay Ranges:

£26,427.00 - £30,023.00

Job Classifications:

3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:
- A competitive salary
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
- Supportive and forward-thinking culture
- Great career development opportunities

PLEASE NOTE: you MUST complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. For example: If the closing date is Friday 16 October 2026 then your application must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday 15 October 2026.

 

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. Provide examples to support your application rather than use of lists.

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting.  Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to “our values” at the Council of People First, Respect, Learning, Ambition and Partnership. If these align with you then we welcome your application.