Lead Inplant Ink Technician in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Mon-Fri 08:00-17:30 (On Call Rota - Paid) Salary Depending on Experience

Introduction: 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.

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

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.
• 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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Employees need to be made aware that this will appear on their P11D and with BUPA, if you make a claim the INX system is that the claimant initially pays the £200 excess, then claims it back via expenses.
• Costco Cards Renewals are in January and July each year. Current cost is £21 for a membership.
• Glasses - Legal requirement Specsavers - there are vouchers for eye tests, safety vouchers and VDU vouchers (eye test and contribution of £49.00 towards glasses).

Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information - Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!