Flexo Printer - Permanent Night Shift

Future Recruitment Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Overtime

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Future Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Flexo Printer for a permanent night shift role in the East Midlands. The position offers a modern, high-spec production environment and a comprehensive package including a company pension and overtime benefits.

Responsibilities include operating flexographic presses, maintaining quality standards, reducing downtime, and ensuring on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven press experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating flexographic printing presses.
• Ability to operate flexographic printing equipment confidently with an understanding of press settings, print quality and production requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Well organised, with the ability to work efficiently and independently during a permanent night shift.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, minimising downtime and maintaining production efficiency.
• Good customer service awareness and an understanding of the importance of meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce printed work to required quality standards, ensuring consistency throughout each production run.
• Operate flexographic printing presses efficiently, meeting production speed and make-ready targets wherever possible.
• Monitor machine performance and record and report production variances.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, minimise downtime and reduce waste and quality issues.
• Maximise machine efficiency and ensure customer delivery deadlines are achieved without compromising quality.
• Prepare, manage and maintain inks and solvents in accordance with job specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Follow all Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures, ensuring production records are completed accurately.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices throughout the department.
• Take ownership of production responsibilities throughout the permanent night shift, helping to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency and output.

Skills

Flexo printing

Printing presses

Attention to detail

Independent night shift

Quality awareness

Job description

Location: East Midlands Salary: Dependent on Experience + Company Pension + Overtime + Death in Service Benefit

Our client is a market leader with an international customer base, serving a broad range of sectors. Their product portfolio includes flexo and digital printed self-adhesive and in-mould labels, sleeves, packaging, cartons, premium decoration, creative design and branding. Ethical and environmental responsibility are at the heart of their global operations. We are seeking an experienced Flexo Printer to join the team on a permanent night shift, working within a modern, high-specification production environment.

• Produce printed work to the required quality standards, ensuring consistency throughout each production run.
• Operate flexographic printing presses efficiently, meeting production speed and make-ready targets wherever possible.
• Monitor machine performance and record and report any production variances.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, minimise downtime and reduce waste and quality issues.
• Maximise machine efficiency and ensure customer delivery deadlines are achieved without compromising quality.
• Prepare, manage and maintain inks and solvents in accordance with job specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Follow all Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures, ensuring production records are completed accurately.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices throughout the department.
• Take ownership of production responsibilities throughout the permanent night shift, helping to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency and output.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience operating flexographic printing presses.
• Ability to operate flexographic printing equipment confidently, with an understanding of press settings, print quality and production requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Well organised, with the ability to work efficiently and independently during a permanent night shift.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, minimising downtime and maintaining production efficiency.
• Good customer service awareness and an understanding of the importance of meeting customer requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and experienced Flexo Printer to join a respected, internationally recognised business operating within a modern, high-specification production environment.