Ink Technician

At INX International UK Ltd, every colour tells a story — and we’re here to help you write the next chapter in yours. As a global leader in the manufacture, sale, servicing, and distribution of 2-piece metal deco and UV-Flexo inks, we’re proud to be at the forefront of colour innovation in packaging. Our inks don’t just meet industry standards; they push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Driven by a commitment to creativity, quality, and excellence, our mission is clear: to produce the finest inks while fostering a culture of honesty, fairness, and collaboration. We value open communication, respect for all, and a solutions-focused mindset that empowers every team member to grow and thrive. If you’re passionate about problem-solving, innovation, and making an impact in a company that never compromises on quality or integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Based at a customer location, this role involves providing technical support for INX products. It is a physical role, involving mixing ink, colour matching, technical problem solving and supplying finished ink as per customer specifications. There is also work with IT systems including IMS and X-Rite. The role involves:

• Ensuring that the stock of inks and bases is consistent with the needs of the customer’s production.
• Manufacturing ink on site.
• Providing reports to the customer with respect to ink consumption.
• Providing 24-hour cover to the customer’s plant to address any ink related issue.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing on-site colour matching where appropriate.
• Monitoring ink usage and ensuring that ink formulations are the best that can be achieved to give optimum mileage.
• Attending customer’s daily meetings if invited or any other as required.
• Reporting any deficiencies in the technical performance of ink to INX Management.
• Controlling all aspects of stock, and placing timely orders for replacement stock on the Mother Plant.
• Checking incoming goods and inputting all data necessary into the INX ink management software to record and adjust stock with respect to deliveries, made on site, ink issued to lines and returned, and ink ordered from the Mother Plant.
• Manufacturing ink on site from bases where the quantity required does not necessitate bulk manufacture from the Mother Plant.
• Maintaining accurate records and retained batch details and wet samples of all ink made on site (kept for 18 months).
• Transmitting End Of Day (EOD) information to the Mother Plant if using INX Manager software.
• Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, ensuring all areas under in-plant control meet high standards of excellence.
• Adhering to all customer rules, especially Health and Safety and Security requirements.
• Representing INX in a professional manner, in terms of work approach, conduct and dress.

The Candidate

Desirable to have worked in the ink manufacturing industry. Desirable to have worked in a laboratory, chemical or pharmaceutical environment. Must be able to speak and write English fluently. Basic qualification in Maths and English is required. Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong knowledge of 5S and able to work cleanly. You must be able to identify, distinguish and differentiate between different coloured inks. Physical job requiring manual handling, which includes lifting and working with machinery. Must live within 45 mins of the customer site due to callout requirement. Must be able to work 1 in 3 weeks on 24/7 standby callout. Must be able to travel to mother plant (near Manchester) for initial training period (accommodation & expenses paid for).

INX Employee Perks/Benefits:

• Company bonus of up to 7.5% and 10% for Managers.
• Pension contribution of up to 7%.
• 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays) goes up 1 day every 3 years and is capped at an extra 5 days.
• Put into the healthcare plan if the employee wishes – Westfield & Bupa.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Insurance (x4 salary).
• Company Christmas party.
• Company charity events throughout the year.
• Company shut down over Christmas.
• Free onsite Parking.
• Electric charging points on site at Head Office and some in-plant locations – Payment required (discounted) and will need to sign up to access.
• Uniform supplied (if applicable).
• Optional laundering service for those supplied with a uniform.
• Costco cards.
• Additional holiday purchase each year (option to buy up to 3 extra days holiday per year).
• Offer a free, impartial finance services – talk about pensions.

Employees can join BUPA after completion of their probationary period.