Artworker/DTP Operator – Media and Communications Department Full Time

Artworker/DTP Operator – Media and Communications Department – Head Office (Ref: 906)

Salary: £31,773 pa rising to £38,054 pa after four yearsꞌ service.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ.

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK’s largest trade unions.

What we Offer:

• Flexitime
• 34 hours week
• Defined contribution pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
• Free health assessments (post probation).

The principal duties are: to assist in providing a design and art working/desktop publishing service to the Union, for the bulk of the Union’s print/digital publications and campaign materials, focussing on the more technically complex designs and brand development. To assist with the day-to-day management of the independent Apple Mac network in the Department.

The successful applicant will possess: knowledge of colour printing processes and procedures; experience of and knowledge of the Apple Mac system network, system management and operating system software; proficiency in the use of a range of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Office; the ability to communicate effectively; proofreading skills, accuracy and attention to detail; the ability to work without direct supervision and be able to handle several projects simultaneously to meet agreed deadlines.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday, 8 April 2025.

You can download an application pack below. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk, or telephone 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 906.

The closing date is noon on Thursday, 27 March 2025.

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.