Flexographic Printer (Ref: PK8976)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8976)

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTER

SOUTH WALES

SALARY UP TO £42K (Depending on Experience) + 20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays + Overtime + Workplace Pension + Sick Pay + 4x Salary Life Cover

HOURS: Monday to Thursday - 6am till 2pm / 2pm till 10pm / 10pm till 6am + Plus 5 hours per shift on a Friday

Our client is a well-established sustainable leader within the packaging and paper production industry. Offering high quality conventional corrugated packaging. They are currently recruiting for a Flexographic Printer to join their production team.
You will be responsible for operating a flexographic print machine ensuring that the print operations are carried out in a safe and controlled environment. You will be operating a 7 Col Masterflex Press.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up and operating print machinery safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean and compliant work area
• Monitoring and delivering production orders, ensuring print quality is consistently high
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards including BRC and ISO
• Carrying out print inspections, troubleshoot issues, and resolve non-conformities with support from colleagues
• Applying lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and SMED, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Accurately completing all paperwork, electronic data, and change request forms
• Conducting thorough shift handovers, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts
• Performing press changeovers and run speeds in line with KPIs, minimising waste during print runs

Requirements:

• Strong commitment to quality with excellent attention to detail
• Qualified Flexographic Printer; City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Print (or equivalent)
• Additional certifications (e.g. fire safety, first aid) desirable but not essential
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills; GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred
• Extensive experience in flexographic printing, particularly with solvent-based inks and wide web presses
• Proven background within the manufacturing, printing, or packaging industry
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies advantageous
• Experience supervising or guiding colleagues on the print press
• Strong knowledge of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards within a production environment