Flexographic Print Operator

Salary: £15.50-£18.50 per hour, depending on experience

Hours:

48 hours per week | Rotating 12-hour shifts

Shift pattern: 06:30-18:30 / 18:30-06:30

We are recruiting for an experienced Flexographic Print Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment specialising in flexible packaging.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced printer with a strong background in flexographic printing who takes pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining production efficiency and meeting strict customer specifications.

As a Flexographic Print Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a wide-web flexographic printing press, producing high-quality designs across a range of flexible plastic substrates and paper.

• Setting up and operating flexographic printing machinery to produce high-quality designs up to eight colours.
• Maintaining excellent standards of print quality, accuracy and productivity.
• Optimising press speeds to maximise output and minimise downtime.
• Monitoring the printing process, identifying potential issues and troubleshooting problems.
• Escalating maintenance issues and working with the relevant departments to resolve production problems.
• Reporting quality concerns that could affect finished products.
• Working with solvent-based inks and ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning of printing machinery.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and completing 5S activities.
• Completing thorough shift handovers to ensure a smooth transition between teams.
• Supporting and training new starters where required.
• Following BRC procedures, health and safety requirements and established quality standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the production process.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 3-5 years' experience in flexographic printing.
• Experience operating wide-web flexographic printing presses.
• Knowledge of lamination and slitting processes.
• Experience with print mounting processes.
• Knowledge of solvent-based inks and flexible packaging materials.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to maintaining production efficiency and minimising downtime.
• An understanding of BRC standards and safe working practices.

• £15.50-£18.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• 48 hours per week.
• Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Paid breaks.
• The opportunity to work with specialist flexographic printing equipment within a manufacturing environment.