Flexographic Printer
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 008.30-17.30
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 01480 436000 for more information.
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