Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Reprographics Operative

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced reprographics operative to join our busy print team. The right person will have a solid understanding of digital print and finishing devices and be able to produce high quality print media to support our hugely talented team of creatives.

With a strong technical ability and an analytical mind, their print setting and finishing skills will be first class and they will have the ability to flex according to different audiences and demands.

Our new colleague will be motivated by a level of autonomy and be able to work independently using their initiative, applying a high degree of professionalism to all their work. They will support the Reprographics Lead in identifying new opportunities for the Trust to develop more environmentally considerate and cost-effective techniques.

Candidates with print experience gained from working within a fast-paced environment would be ideally suited to this position.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality in-house reprographics service, producing a wide range of printed materials including patient information, clinical documentation, and promotional resources for services across the Trust.

The role involves operating specialist print and finishing equipment, managing print workflows, and ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. The post holder will work closely with customers to understand requirements, provide advice on cost-effective production methods, and ensure the safe handling of sensitive information.

They will also contribute to the day-to-day running of the service, including prioritising workloads, maintaining stock levels, supporting basic equipment maintenance, and liaising with external suppliers where required to ensure value for money and quality.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF8129

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Undertake all manner of printing work for the organisation and external customers,producing posters, booklets, leaflets, flyers, forms etc. to a high professional standard

This includes:

Receiving direction from clients, discussing requirements and offering advice on the best and most cost-effective way to produce the work

Handling and copying patient sensitive data in line with Trust data protection policy and GDPR

Advising customers on formatting, literature and presentation of work

Undertaking occasional proof reading of literature

Ensuring work is provided to the highest standard and within agreed timescales

Operate large volume printers as well as other printing related devices within theReprographics Department

Control work queue on network computer and output this work to high volume printers. Thisrequires an understanding of specialist software Fiery Command Station, and a variety ofprinting techniques

Raise job logs for all work on department specialist software, Media Job Management(MJM)

Recreate basic forms and layouts using specialist design software from the Adobe CreativeSuite to support our creative designers

Determine which jobs are more cost effectively produced by external print companies

Support and promote good working relationships with external printers and suppliers,obtain quotes from these companies and negotiate on cost

Monitor standard of completed external print jobs and incoming supplies to maintain a highquality, value for money service

Liaise with external printers regarding the standard of work

Receive, check and sign for goods delivered

The safe transfer/storage of paper and other consumables upon receipt

Liaise with managers regarding the priority of work and agreeing any revision totimeframes

Negotiate alternative arrangements where client needs cannot be immediately met

Ensure equipment is maintained, including diagnosing and fixing routine faults as and when required. Report problems with printing and finishing equipment.

Undertake finishing work including, guillotining, scoring, drilling, laminating andwire binding. The equipment is industry standard and must be operated within

Carry out limited deliveries to departments across the Trust

Ensure equipment is kept in good working order, is safe and regularly serviced and arrangefor engineers to attend as required

Undertake weekly stock review and order replacement stock as necessary using the SBSsystem, or refer to Reprographics Lead to ensure adequate stocks are maintained

Calculate costs of printing documents, advise managers accordingly, work with managersto ensure financial restraints are met

Provide monthly financial statements/re-charge details to ensure all work undertaken is cross-charged

Provide training on large format print devices to team members in order to provideunderstanding of department capabilities