Lead Inplant Ink Technician in Milton Keynes

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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the stock of inks and bases is consistent with the needs of the customers production schedule.
• Manufacturing ink on site.
• Producing reports to the customer with respect to ink consumption.
• Providing 24‑hour cover to the customer’s plant (rota basis).
• Providing on site colour matching.
• Monitoring ink usage and ensuring that ink formulations are the best that can be achieved.
• Attending customer’s daily meetings if required.
• Reporting any deficiencies in the technical performance of ink.
• Controlling all aspects of stock and placing orders with the mother plant.
• Checking incoming goods and entering data to the system.
• Maintaining batch records (kept for 18 months).
• Adhering to customer’s on‑site H&S standards.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Team Leader.
• Travel required sometimes to the other Implants.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Employees can join BUPA after completion of their probationary period.
• 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 inplant 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.
• 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.