Print Finishing Technician; Fine Art

About Make‑Ready

Make‑Ready is dedicated to producing original prints of outstanding quality and has an altogether different approach on defining what a fine art print studio can be. We specialise in high‑end silkscreen printing, producing stunning artworks for some of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists.

We’re a small team with big ambitions, building a thoughtful, progressive company. We look for exceptional people who are proactive, hungry to learn, and put pride in our collective achievements.

We are a team of 12 based in Tottenham, North London.

• Job title:
  
  Print Finishing Technician
• Level: Entry – Mid
• Location:
  
  Make‑Ready, Tottenham, London
• Contract:
  
  Full time, 40 hrs per week (Mon‑Fri, 9‑6 pm)
• Salary: £30 800 per annum
• Manager:
  Finishing lead

• Paper or art handling experience
• Guillotine operation
• Print finishing (hand‑cutting, deckling paper)
• Familiarity with digital print software and printing processes
• Forklift certification (paid training provided)
• High attention to detail
• Problem solving and communication abilities
• Good fitness (you will be on your feet most of the day)
• Basic safe use of hand tools (scalpel, cutting knife, drill, etc.)

• Finishing and quality checking: QC and finish fine‑art digital and silkscreen prints to the highest standards.
• Finishing tasks include application of gold leaf, glitter, diamond dust and collage.
• Art handling: handle, finish and pack original and edition artworks with care, using archival techniques and industry good practice.
• Packing and organising shipping for samples, proofs and editions; editions are typically packed in art crates for safe international shipment.

• Guillotine operation (Polar Mohr 155): primary operator, daily upkeep, maintain safe working environment.
• Pre‑press preparation of papers and other media for print processes; manage multiple production workflow priorities to meet deadlines.
• Operation of forklift and lifting equipment for bulk paper store.

• Organise and maintain the finishing department; keep work stations in great condition for efficient workflow.
• Assess project requirements and timelines, communicate changes to Creative and Printmaking teams.
• Identify and assess improvements in digital finishing workflow.

• Maintain high quality standards across 100 % of projects.
• Maintain effective communication channels for optimum efficiency; reduce downtime caused by production changes.
• All projects QC‑ed to M‑R standards.
• Projects finished to a world‑class standard and packed safely to meet shipping deadlines.
• Work areas organised neatly and logically to maximise workflow efficiency.

• 25 days of holiday plus one company‑wide day on Kings Day (National Holiday in the Netherlands – falls in April) and company closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• L&D budget of €1 000 per year per employee.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension contributions and parental leave policies.
• Regular team and company‑wide socials.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Generous equity allowance.

To ensure the right fit for both employer and candidate, we guide candidates through the following stages:

• Video call interview.
• Face‑to‑face meeting at Make‑Ready.
• Trial days at Make‑Ready (paid, London Living Wage).
• Final interview.

Should you be successful, an offer will be made at the end of the recruitment process.