About Us

One of Yorkshire's premier marketing, design, print, signage and direct mail companies, we offer a unique range of integrated business products and services.

Based in Yorkshire and with over 33 years experience, we pride ourselves on our customer service and continuous investment in the latest technology. This has cemented our reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking, full service business partner.

Trust, integrity and superb customer service are at the heart of our business.

Check out our exciting career opportunities at the bottom of this page.

One of Yorkshire’s premier marketing, design, print, signage and direct mail companies, we offer a unique range of integrated business products and services.

Based in Harrogate, and with over 33 years experience, we pride ourselves on our customer service and continuous investment in the latest technology. This has cemented our reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking, full service business partner.

Trust, integrity and superb customer service are at the heart of our business.
Our extensive knowledge of production and colour management assures the quality and consistency of our litho, digital and large format printing is outstanding. Our in-house design and marketing team create outstanding visual communications as well as web design and development, email marketing design and management and a new addition is our web2print online ordering system.

“The booklets and cards all looked great and I really appreciate your hard work and the timely turnaround. I look forward to working with you again in the near future.”

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

“Everyone loves everything. Thank You for making sure we had everything for today. You have been such a wonderful help!”

Si-Bone

“Just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone at Platinum for turning round the Z flyers and pull up banner so quickly for yesterday’s launch. Everything was really well received.”

Ilke Homes

“Really grateful to you all…. thank you so much for your speedy service and all your help this week.”

KGD Group Limited

“Thanks for your excellent work and speedy turnarounds on our Newsletter etc.”

Dove House Hospice

“Just a thank you for all your extra efforts pushing through our items in time for the conference. Everything arrived safely and was really well received.”

Equiniti Credit Services

“Just received the banners and boards - they look ace! Thanks so much for the super-fast turnaround on them too.”

Absolute Commercial Interiors

“Your designers are the best external designers we’ve worked with – always happy to do our amendments, design what we have in mind and most of all they are so quick! A great team!”

Dove House Hospice

“Can’t thank you all enough for all the work you did on the culture book, it has been really well received and had some great feedback, so good in fact we want to order some more!!”

YFM Equity Partners

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for the signage, I'm very impressed with them and can't wait to start putting them up on various sites.”

Caswell Design

“Super, thanks very much again for turning this short notice mailing around so promptly, it is much appreciated!”

TPT

“From start to finish the service has been excellent, efficient and to have a follow-up call to see how the job was, was fantastic!”

Quinteassential Ltd

“We are absolutely ecstatic! It looks great and we are so so happy with how quick the turnaround was!”

Pelsis

“Just wanted to say thank you to you and the team for getting samples of our projects to us recently. It really makes a difference to see things ‘in the flesh’ as oppose to just on-screen.”

MediaCom North Limited

“In truth, organising the banner, flyers and posters was the bit I was looking forward to the least as I had no idea where to start. You have made it very easy and straightforward, so thank you.”

Oatlands Infant School

“Thanks again for your great work and for being so supportive!”

Qa Research

“Thank you so much for the booklets, they look amazing. I’m so grateful for the quick turnaround, so thank you!”

Leeds Rhinos

“We are over the moon with all of the signage and collateral supplied by Platinum. Huge thanks to Andy and the team for all of the product advice and for working to a very tight deadline. The Porsche events was a big success and the new showroom looks fantastic. I would highly recommend Platinum to anyone looking for a quality printing company with sound advice and speedy delivery.”

Kayecomms

“We’re really happy with them. Love the finish on the invites and the envelopes are a really nice touch. Thanks for all your help and advice!”

Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd

“I just wanted to say a huge thanks for sorting the brochures – they look fantastic, delighted with them.”

Prospect Health

“Just a quick note to say that you guys did a great job with the insight report. It looks fantastic- thank you!”

Cox Automotive

“Just wanted to say the business cards look brilliant, I love them, the rigidity is perfect and print quality great, thank you!”

The Private Office

“I know it’s late but I just wanted to be sure to say thank you for the folders you supplied a week or so back. The service and quality from Platinum is superb and please pass on my thanks to all involved.”

Leeds Anglican

“Thank you for everything you pushed through to get the tennis balls and lip balm to us on time, the event went really well and they were greatly received by our guests!”

Berry's Jewellers

“Thanks so much from us all at Taylors, we are super lucky to have such great suppliers to work with :)”

Taylors of Harrogate

“I just wanted to say that the Link2 system is excellent. It really sets us apart when we're at a table top exhibition and the other exhibitors have one or two pull up banners, we look very professional with our 3-5 panel display.”

Go Print 3D

“Just a big thank you for the Xmas cards, which have arrived. They look absolutely super! Thanks to you all for your input and efforts!”

Andrews Gwynne

“Firstly I wanted to thank you and your teams again for the outstanding work you have all done on our exhibition. It has really been great to be able to relax and know that everything is being taken care of so professionally. The Liskeard Museum staff have been in touch to say how helpful the fitters were yesterday, and that they are delighted with how the exhibition looks.”

Leeds Beckett

“Just a quick email to say the books have arrived and they look superb, really good quality and finish.”

Travelex

Here you can meet some of the lovely people that work at Platinum

Platinum believe outstanding environmental practice needn’t cost the earth. The choices we make can have an impact on the world we live in. Making an informed decision to choose responsibly sourced paper and materials strengthens our commitment to the environment.
Minimal Environmental Impact
At Platinum we recognise that the environmental choices we offer our customers should cover more than just the paper your products are produced from. With our PEC* initiative and ISO 14001 accreditation you can be confident you have chosen a company whose environmental commitment is far reaching.

*Platinum’s Environmental Commitment programme

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We invest in individuals to become the best they can at what they do and offer a competitive remuneration package. Platinum is an equal opportunities employer.

Please check below for our current vacancies.

Job Vacancy

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position: Apprentice Large Format Digital Print Operator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Print Operator to join our team in our Sign and Display department. You will develop a broad understanding of Digital Large Format Print and finishing in our production department. Working across all equipment the apprentice will be involved in printing jobs, cutting and assembling jobs.

Duties will include:

To operate large format hybrid printers and flatbed CNC cutters along with other sign and display equipment
To understand job sheet instructions accurately and work in a timely manner
Liaise with fitters and other departments to make sure the job specification is met
Monitor the quality of the products, make improvements where possible and ensure deadlines are met
There will be also opportunities to develop other print and finishing skills in our Litho, Digital and Mailing Departments

Benefits

Health scheme
Pension plan
Cycle to work scheme
Overtime

Normal working hours: shift spilt as 6am-2pm / 2pm–10pm

Job Type: full time permanent

Salary: negotiable

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Job Vacancy

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position: Apprentice Print Finisher

This is a great opportunity for an apprentice to develop a broad understanding of print finishing in our production department. Working across all equipment, the apprentice will be involved in finishing jobs, learning a variety of skills and techniques using our folding, stitching (booklet making), foiling and cutting equipment.

Duties will include:

Print Finishing Technicians use precision Cutting, Binding, Foiling, Laminating and Packing equipment to complete the final product for the client
Set up or operate machines that perform binding operations, such as pressing, folding, or trimming.
Inspect printed materials or other images to verify quality
Read works instructions to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up
Adjust bindery machines, such as knives, guides or clamps, to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes
Trim edges of printed sheets to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters
Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed
Maintain records, such as daily production records. Record operational or production data. Using MIS (Management Information System)
Lubricate, clean, or make minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition
Repair production equipment or tools
Prepare finished products for shipping
There will be also opportunities to develop other print and finishing skills in our Large Format and Mailing Departments

Benefits

Health scheme
Pension plan
Cycle to work scheme
Overtime

Normal working hours: shift spilt as 6am-2pm / 2pm–10pm

Job Type: full time permanent

Salary: negotiable

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Job Vacancy

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position: Experienced Litho Print Operator

With litho print experience a necessity, the right candidate will have an eye for detail, work to a high standard of quality and be able to work to timescales. Komori experience is preferable and experience as a print finisher is also a benefit but not essential as training will be given.

Key responsibilities:

Running our Komori B2 print machines efficiently and to the highest possible standard
Managing the workload to maximise uptime
Keeping the machine well maintained and work area clean and tidy
Able to give additional support in other departments such as finishing and despatch

Qualities we are looking for:

Excellent eye for detail
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Knowledge of print production practices and processes
Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious team member

Benefits

Health scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Overtime

Normal working hours: shift spilt as 6am-2pm / 2pm–10pm

Job Type: full time permanent

Salary: negotiable on experience

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Job Vacancy

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position: Estimator / Sales Administrator

Whilst previous experience is desirable, training will be provided if necessary. We offer time in the production environment to learn and experience the processes we use in order to gain a complete understanding of our processes to aid estimating abilities.

The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in supporting client-facing sales executives. Assisting with administrative duties, they will also support ‘the team’ in achieving their respective revenue growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Taking enquiries by email, over the phone and through internal communication
Producing estimates using a management information system to match enquiries taken as well as offering alternatives
Liaising with the internal and external sales team
Provide excellent customer service to regularly update customer on the process of projects
Other duties as and when required depending on workload

Qualities we are looking for:

Experience in the print industry preferable but not a necessity
Self-motivated and hands on, you will need to have the ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent listening, verbal and written communications skills
Strong phone presence
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Good numeracy skills and the ability to demonstrate methodical working practice

Benefits

Health scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Normal working hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: negotiable depending on experience

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Job Vacancy

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position: Print Finisher

A general all round knowledge of commercial print finishing is ideal but not essential.

Experience in some of the below areas is beneficial but not essential and training will be provided where necessary

Polar and Perfecta Guillotines
Horizon & Muller stitching lines
MBO and Horizon folding equipment
Cylinder cut and crease machine
Platen / Windmill Hot Foiler / Embosser
Lamination machinery
Supporting and assisting in packing and despatch
Helping out in other departments as and when required

Qualities we are looking for

Excellent eye for detail
Good communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious team member

Benefits

Health scheme
Pension plan
Cycle to work scheme
Overtime

Normal working hours: shift spilt as 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm

Job Type: full time permanent

Salary: negotiable on experience

Apply for this

Job Vacancy

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position: Sign and Display Print Operator

Having experience in the print, sign and display industry is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided if necessary. The right candidate will also have an eye for detail, work to a high standard of quality and be able to work to timescales.

Key responsibilities:

To operate large format hybrid printers and flatbed cnc cutters along with other sign and display equipment
To understand job sheet instructions accurately and work in a timely manner
Liaise with fitters and other departments to make sure the job specification is met
Monitor the quality of the products, make improvements where possible and ensure deadlines are met

Qualities we are looking for:

Knowledge of sign and display print and finishing techniques beneficial but not essential
Excellent eye for detail
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious team member

Benefits

Health scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare vouchers
Overtime

Normal working hours: shift spilt as 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Job Type: full time permanent

Salary: negotiable on experience

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David is our big boss one of the initial company pioneers. Encouraging each and every Bloomer to be and do their best. He is a true print enthusiast, recognising print’s true potential in every format. David’s passion for the team shines through in every pitch and conversation. He’s a bit of a petrol head too …

Marina is the financial brains of the outfit and with David one of the initial company founders. Extremely efficient and organised in work and life with a passion for running and pilates. Mum of two and a second tongue of French to ease passage on the winter slopes.

Anthony is our Commercial Director constantly looking for improvements within the business to ensure our customers get the best quality in the fastest lead times. He is also planning the future of Platinum with 6 figure investments and lots of exciting new developments on the horizon. After spending 5 years living and working in the Middle East, Anthony is glad to be back home with his wife and daughters, Hannah and Abigail.

Constantly striving to achieve the best for her customers, Sam loves to keep busy! When she’s not out visiting customers, Sam is likely to be found running in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside or out walking her crazy Beagle Dottie.

Another runner! 5k's 10k's, Halves, Marathons, Ultras from parks to fells and over Mountains. Shotokan karate enthusiast and once a competitive Cyclo cross racer he’s now a keen chain gang rider. Most importantly a family man, supporting his wife or kids in their own events or just getting outdoors and dirty with the kids and bagging another mountain Summit or 2!

The pocket rocket (or so he thinks). Amiable and often trying to be charming :-) Andy loves true meaningful client relationships where his knowledge of the industry ensures the advice given fits the bill. A passion for horse racing and a bit of a Poet Laureate now his legs can’t carry him as quickly round the pitch.

Josh started his career in print learning the ropes in our estimating department and is now a valued member of the sales team. Josh is keen on music and gigging, always promising to bring creativity to the table.

During the week Sam can be found Supervising the Sales Office of Estimators alongside creating estimates, taking orders and liaising with our clients on any and all matters. After his working day and at the weekends, Sam is an avid drummer and plays competitive paintball across the country. We are just glad he can’t bring either into the office!

Katherine is pasta mad with a love of horror movies, the colour blue and anything Marvel. She is a keen horse rider but her true love is her Yorkshire Terrier Tess.

A highly experienced account handler and promotional gifts expert, always up for a laugh and a big fan of early doors with the girls. Loves adventure and time with the family, it has also been said she can talk for England but who are we to judge!

With more years of experience in print and direct mail than he would care to admit, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and a sense of humour to match.

Away from his work friends, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and happiest sat round a huge table chatting and laughing with people, if there’s a few drinks involved even better! He also enjoys the odd (average) game of golf, probably more for the social side. With a wicked sense of humour, Andrew always tries to find the lighter side in most things, making him a true asset to Platinum.

Katie makes sure everyone is paid on time and kept happy! She may sit in the corner at the back but that doesn’t mean she’s a quiet one – With a little one, metafit and running she is kept busy – a glass of bubbly always helps at the weekend.

Becky has loved graphic design since being at school, although has to keep telling her family & friends there’s more to it than ‘colouring in’! When she is not sat behind the mac she enjoys watching Leeds in the pub, time with her daughter and the odd session Thai boxing!

Mike has been in the industry since leaving school, serving an apprenticeship and gaining an NVQ in Pre-Press at Leeds College of Technology.
Away from the studio, Mike loves his sport and still manages a run out, playing 5 a side football twice a week. He also loves spending time with his young family.

A busy lady, juggles liaising with clients, production and admin to ensure things fly through the system. Loves her holidays, has an enviable tan, a true local girl and a Platinum stalwart.

A talented pre-press and Web2Print specialist, Paul is also a Man United fan as well as enjoying watching cycling and triathlon races. If he isn’t busy taxiing his son to football games and travelling the country with his daughter to diving competitions, then drinking craft beers and watching films are high on the agenda, along with a bit of DIY. He is also a secret Kylie fan!!!

Our dedicated and super experienced production manager Matt, keeps our printing wheels turning and everything running ship-shape and on time. Home is a nice new house with his wife, within in walking distance of the local bars – oh the freedom!

Trained as an Aerospace Engineer, but found himself working in Direct Mail and thoroughly enjoying it. Never happier than when surrounded by Motorcycle Parts and Saltaire Blonde.

Paul has been in the print industry for over 35 years. Starting as a paste-up artist, he has a wealth of experience in this game. Paul loves a mini-break and is always happy to combine a trip with his love of watching Birmingham City FC play. He also loves spending time with his daughter Lily.

With over 30 years of service and a move to production supervisor, Nigel is kept busy being a taxi driver to his 4 children and wife of over 25 years. A Leeds United and Formula 1 fan keep his weekends busy and a promise of taking part in next year’s Ripon Bike Ride should keep him fit. Although we did hear a rumor it was just for the cake! He has an identical twin brother, but we have never seen them in the same room together!

Suzie is the office dog. She can be found snoozing under desks or sniffing round the canteen looking for a tasty treat. Just don't leave your sandwiches or wallets unattended.

Extensive knowledge of production and colour management...