Print Assistant

Print Assistant

Responsible for supporting the Lead Printer in operating a flexographic print machine while ensuring safe, controlled operations in line with required standards and procedures.

• Set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels safely, maintaining machinery and area per health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Log and clean spills immediately.
• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards, and meet BRC, ISO & A2 environmental requirements.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques (SMED and 5S) and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain press consumables, load/offload master reels and inks on the print press.
• Manage and operate the press in the absence of the Lead Printer, including breaks.
• Spot and report non‑conformities to the Lead Printer or Shift Manager and support resolution.
• Support training of colleagues when required.
• Contribute to shift handovers to ensure smooth transition and continuous production.
• Ensure the press is in appropriate operational condition and brief the next shift on production status.
• Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of print equipment.
• Collaborate with other areas such as Ink Technicians and Mounters to maintain production standards.
• Display flexibility to support other areas of Production, including operating conversion/slitting machinery.
• Perform any other duties requested by the line manager within the scope of the role.

• Part or fully trained printer, preferably with flexographic experience.
• Relevant Print NVQ Level 2 or 3 is an advantage.
• Additional qualifications such as fire safety, first aid, etc., an advantage but not essential.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths.
• Professional print experience, preferably flexographic with solvent‑based inks.
• Background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing.
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques an advantage.
• Q.S.E. knowledge/training.
• Considerable exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting.

The role operates 12‑hour shifts across a 4‑week continental shift pattern.

• Week1 – 4 nights, 3 off
• Week2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
• Week3 – 3 off, 4 days
• Week4 – 7 off

Shift patterns may be subject to change depending on business requirements.

A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves physical activity such as lifting and bending.

• Worker type:
  Regular
• Work experience required:
  Production level
• Education:
  
  GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) – not applicable

Saica Group is committed to occupational risk prevention, environmental protection, product quality, and equal opportunities between men and women.