Flexo Printer (Ref: PK8918)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8918)

FLEXO PRINTER

SCOTLAND

Salary Dependent on Experience + Company Pension + Overtime + Death in Service Benefit

Continental shift pattern: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (including rotating day and night shifts)

Our client is a market leader with an international customer-base, serving a broad range of consumer sectors. Products include flexo & digital printed self-adhesive & in-mould labels, and sleeves. Ethical and environmental responsibility is at the heart of all global operations. They are now looking for a Flexographic Printer to join their production team.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will operate and maintain flexographic printing presses, ensuring consistent print quality and efficient production runs.
• You will play a key part in achieving production targets, reducing waste, and supporting overall process improvement within the print department.
• Set up and run multi-colour servo-driven flexographic presses to meet production specifications.
• Monitor press operations and make adjustments to maintain quality, registration, and colour consistency.
• Maintain inks and solvents per job requirements and substrate types.
• Carry out routine press maintenance to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Work closely with Supervisors to meet production schedules, minimise downtime, and improve output efficiency.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping in line with internal quality procedures and customer requirements.
• Always follow safety protocols and contribute to a clean, safe working environment.
• Promote teamwork and communication across shifts and departments.
• Participate in quality control checks and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Attributes

• Proficient in operating flexographic printing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and focus on print quality
• Able to identify and resolve machine issues during production
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Clear communicator and team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Positive attitude toward process improvement and collaboration

Preferred Experience

• Proven experience operating flexographic printing presses (narrow web preferred)
• Familiarity with industry standards and quality systems
• Experience working to compliance frameworks such as SEDEX or ETI (desirable, not essential)
• Previous experience in a shift-based manufacturing role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Printer looking to further their career in a stable, forward-thinking production environment. If you're quality-driven and take pride in your craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you.