Flexographic Printer (continental shift pattern)

Flexographic Printer

Location - Lancashire

Hours - Continental shifts, Monday to Friday, covering both days and nights (6.45am-7pm / 6.45pm -7am). Week 1 circa 45 hours and week 2 circa 33.75 hours

Salary - DOE

Benefits -

• Overtime rates at 1.5x basic rate after contracted hours
• Friday night weekend rate at 1.5x basic rate
• Weekly pay
• Company bonus scheme (performance-based)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Scheme

Company:

Established over 30 years ago this company is BRC-certified and serve as an approved food packaging supplier to major UK and international brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating both manual and semi-automatic machines, including 4-colour stack presses and an 8-colour CI press
• Monitoring machinery output to meet and exceed production targets
• Identifying and resolving print issues
• Conducting shift handovers to ensure smooth production transitions, including briefing the next shift and checking machinery
• Optimising changeovers while maintaining health, safety, and quality standards
• Mounting print plates and colour matching as needed
• Following lean manufacturing practices, including SMED and 5S principles
• Maintaining a clean, safe work environment by addressing spills immediately and promoting safety

Candidate Requirements:

• Preferably have experience of Flexographic Printer, specifically Carrera/ Uteco Stack Presses and 8 colour Windmoller Astraflex. However, if you don''t have this they would consider someone with basic Print Room knowledge.
• Must have experience in print
• NVQ in Print (desirable but not essential)
• High attention to detail and meticulous approach
• Able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent time-keeping and attendance

Interviews are being conducted as soon as possible for this vacancy, so if you are interested please get in touch as soon as possible and register your details with us

Please note; we will not pass on any of your details without prior consent!

Key words; Packaging / flexo / flexographic / uteco / windmoller and Holscher / astraflex