Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician
Job type: Temporary to Permanent
Location: Great Gransden (near Sandy)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm
Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour (increase after successful probation)
 
Our rapidly-growing client based in Cambridgeshire are currently looking for an Production Technician to join their team on a Temp to Perm basis, with a view of an immediate start (after a successful interview process). The successful candidate would be responsible for accurate preparation, management, and supply of inks required for production across all Print machines. 
 
Main duties as an Production Technician:
- Accurately mix, prepare and supply inks for production machines, ensuring correct colours and quantities are available to meet production schedules.
- Coordinate with Production and Planning teams to forecast ink requirements and prepare materials in advance of upcoming jobs.
- Manage returned inks, conducting quality assessments and drawdowns to determine suitability for reuse and recycling.
- Maintain accurate records of ink inventory, usage, returns, recycling activities and stock levels through internal systems.
- Support stock control and purchasing activities by identifying material requirements, monitoring inventory and highlighting potential shortages.
- Drive waste reduction initiatives by maximising ink recycling and reuse opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensure the ink department remains clean, organised and fully compliant with company procedures, health and safety regulations.
 
What''s needed as an Production Technician: 
- Previous background, experience, and knowledge within the Print industry (desirable)
- Previous experience & understanding of Ink preparation & it''s processes (desirable)
- Previous experience working within a Factory/Production environment
- Good attitude and willingness to learn  
- Physically fit and able to work on your feet for long hours daily/weekly
- MUST be able to drive or live extremely local due to location
 
Perks of working on a Temp to Perm basis:
- Opportunity to join a well established team
- Weekly pay (during Temping period)
- 24/7 support (during Temping period)
- Tax relief on Travel scheme (during Temping period)
- Rewards & Discounts
 
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