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.
The Role
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.
About You
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.
What's on Offer?
- £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.
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Flexographic Print Operator in Pershore employer: CV Technical Limited
CV Technical Limited is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant town of Paignton, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, particularly in lean manufacturing practices, ensuring continuous personal and professional growth. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency, working here means being part of a team that values your contributions and strives for excellence in every project.
