Flexographic Press Operator — Lead & Safe Production

Reflexlabels; Telford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflex Group in Telford is seeking an experienced Printer to operate flexographic presses and ensure prints meet customer specifications within deadlines. You will supervise an assistant, manage materials flow, and support a safe, organised production area.

The role includes weekend shifts and a rotating pattern, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. Experience in flexographic printing and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate printing machines and related software.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in Flexographic Printing.
• Experience meeting SEDEX and ETI Requirements (not essential).
• Experience working within a team with a good standard of communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health & safety requirements within the departments are adhered to at all times.
• To ensure that print personnel are operating in a safe manner.
• Be responsible for the operation of the press.
• Minimise downtime and waste within the print department.
• Develop machine performance through troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Be responsible for consumables used within the print department.
• Supervise the print assistant and ensure staff have necessary skills.
• Care for equipment and resources with regard to Health & Safety and housekeeping.
• Follow Health, Safety and Hygiene procedures, including BRC criteria.
• Carry out effective shift handovers to maintain quality and minimise downtime.
• Ensure press speeds are optimised.

Skills

Verbal communication

Printing machines

Follow instructions

Organizational skills

Flexographic printing

SEDEX ETI

Teamwork

Job description

Reflex Group in Telford is seeking an experienced Printer to operate flexographic presses and ensure prints meet customer specifications within deadlines. You will supervise an assistant, manage materials flow, and support a safe, organised production area.

The role includes weekend shifts and a rotating pattern, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. Experience in flexographic printing and teamwork is essential.