Printer

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels in a safe working manner.
• Maintain machinery and surrounding area in line with health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Log and clean spills immediately.
• Deliver and sign off work in line with production orders, proactively monitoring and controlling print quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as BRC, ISO and A2 permit.
• Carry out print inspections and troubleshoot issues with the printing press or print quality.
• Identify non‑conformities and correct deficiencies by liaising with the manager and, if needed, Technical and Quality teams.
• Maintain lean manufacturing principles including 5S and SMED.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Production.
• Complete all paperwork and electronic data in a timely manner.
• Fill out change request forms if a change needs to be made or an error is found.
• Complete shift handovers, ensuring the press is in an appropriate operational condition and the next shift is briefed on production status and any outstanding issues.
• Perform press change‑over and run speeds in line with KPIs, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum during print runs.

Qualifications

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer – relevant print qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3).
• Additional qualifications such as fire safety, first aid (advantage but not essential).
• Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Extensive flexographic print experience.
• Experience of Bobst print machines (advantage).
• Strong background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing.
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques (advantage).
• Plate mounting experience (advantage).
• Considerable exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting.

Shift Pattern

Printers work a 12‑hour shift pattern, spread over a rotating three‑week cycle with no weekends. Typical schedule:

• Week 1 – 2 days, 1 off, 2 nights, 2 off
• Week 2 – 3 nights, 6 off
• Week 3 – 3 days, 2 off

Fitness Requirement

A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves some physical activity such as lifting and bending.

Benefits

• Friendly atmosphere.
• Holiday entitlement: 5 weeks pro‑rata plus bank holidays.
• Long‑service awards.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 6 months of continuous service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£500).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discount platform.
• Eye test vouchers.
• Free tea and coffee.

Equality and Diversity

Equal Opportunities between men and women.