Ink Technician

Location:
Wigan
Full-Time 12 Hour Rotating Shifts

Are you looking to start a long-term career in manufacturing and print? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, international packaging manufacturer that supplies major food retailers across the UK.

We are recruiting for an Ink Technician to join a busy production site specialising in flexible packaging. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in the print industry — full training can be provided for the right person.

If you have an eye for detail, enjoy working hands-on in a production environment and want genuine progression opportunities, this could be the role for you.

As an Ink Technician, you will play a key part in ensuring the correct preparation, mixing and management of inks used in high-quality packaging production.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing inks accurately to production specifications
• Supporting colour matching and quality standards
• Monitoring ink usage and managing press returns
• Assisting with minor press-side adjustments when required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe ink room
• Supporting stock control and deliveries
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Full training will be provided on equipment, systems and processes.

This role is trainee friendly, so prior ink room experience is not essential. However, the following would be advantageous:

• Experience with in manufacturing or production
• Interest in print, colour or technical processes
• Forklift licence (training can be provided)
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic IT confidence
  
  A good level of physical fitness (lifting and manual handling involved)

We’re particularly keen to speak to candidates who are motivated, reliable and looking to develop a long-term career.

12-hour rotating shift pattern across a 4-week cycle:

• Week 1: 4 nights, 3 days off
• Week 2: 3 days, 1 day off, 3 nights
• Week 3: 3 days off, 4 days
• Week 4: 7 days off

This pattern offers extended rest periods built into the rota.

• Clear progression opportunities
• Structured training and development
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• 22 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount platform
• Free tea and coffee

If you’re looking to get into the print and packaging industry — or take your first step into a technical manufacturing role — we’d love to hear from you.