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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

If you're an experienced Flexographic Print Operator looking for your next opportunity, apply today to find out more.