Flexographic Print Operator

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.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Flexographic Print Operator looking for your next opportunity, apply today to find out more