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Flexographic Printer Operator

484120278

£37,440 - £46,176 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Pershore, Hereford and Worcester

Manufacturing And Production

Posted 15 hours ago

Expires In 28 Days

Job Description

Flexographic Printer

πŸ“ Location: Pershore
πŸ’· Salary: Β£37,440 - Β£46,176 per annum, depending on experience
πŸ•’ Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
⏰ Hours: 48 hours per week across 4 days
πŸ”„ Shifts: Rotating days and nights – 06:30-18:30 / 18:30-06:30

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Flexographic Printer to join a well-established printing and packaging business based in Pershore.
This is a permanent opportunity for someone with strong previous experience operating wide web flexographic printing presses and producing high-quality printed packaging.
The role will involve setting up and operating flexographic printing machinery, producing designs of up to 8 colours onto flexible plastic substrates and paper, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting up and operating wide web flexographic printing presses
    • Printing high-quality designs of up to 8 colours
    • Working with flexible plastic substrates and paper
    • Ensuring print quality, accuracy and consistency throughout production
    • Optimising press speeds and maximising machine uptime
    • Monitoring the printing process and identifying any production issues
    • Troubleshooting faults and escalating maintenance issues where required
    • Working with solvent-based inks
    • Carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning of printing machinery
    • Maintaining good housekeeping around the press and production area
    • Monitoring stock levels of materials required for production
Skills and Experience Required
  • Minimum 3-5 years' previous experience within flexographic printing
    • Experience operating wide web flexographic printing machinery
    • Knowledge of lamination and slitting processes
    • Previous experience with the mounting process
    • Knowledge of BRC standards would be beneficial
    • Comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
    • Flexible and able to work rotating day and night shifts

Benefits

  • Permanent position
    • Company pension
    • Free on-site parking
    • 4-day working week
    • Competitive hourly rate depending on experience

If you have previous Flexographic Printing experience and are looking for a permanent opportunity in Pershore, please apply with your updated CV.