Flexographic Printer

Flexographic Printer

Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: (phone number removed)

We are recruiting for an experienced Flexographic Printer to join a busy production environment based in Huntingdon on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in machine printing, labelling, flexographic printing, or similar production machinery who is looking to join a company where they can settle, develop, and progress within the role.

The salary is offered within a banding of £35,500 – £38,000 DOE, with salary progression available within the banding once fully settled into the role & operating confidently to company standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating flexo-web machinery to produce products to the correct quality standards, at target speed, and with minimal waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly set up machinery to achieve target running speeds and OEE expectations
• Prepare inks, printing plates etc
• Carry out make-readies to a high standard, allowing the machine to run efficiently and consistently
• Follow job bag instructions and approved master samples accurately
• Operate process machinery safely, following all safety features, stop procedures, lock-out systems, safe systems of work, risk assessments and COSHH requirements
• Identify and report any potential machine or production issues to the Production Manager
• Carry out daily maintenance and support wider TPM tasks
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with 5S standards
• Support other areas of the business and carry out additional duties within your capability, depending on workload requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous Flexograhic printing experience is preferred, ideally 2 years or more
• Experience within labelling, machine printing, flexographic printing, packaging, paper, board or similar production environments would be considered
• Strong transferable machine operating skills from other relevant machinery or sectors may also be suitable
• Ability to adapt to company processes, quality standards and ways of working
• Good understanding of machine set-up, make-readies and production efficiency
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes
• Comfortable working on fast-paced production lines as part of a small team
• Ability to work accurately and methodically
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to move to 12-hour shifts during peak periods
• Willingness to learn new machines, processes and operating methods
• Reliable, trustworthy and a strong team player
• Able to remain calm under pressure and work effectively in a changing production environment
• Positive, motivated and willing to support others when needed

To be considered, please submit your CV or call Lisa Banks on (phone number removed) for more information.

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