Flexographic Printer

Interaction Recruitment Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group are recruiting an experienced Flexographic Printer for a permanent role in Huntingdon. You will set up and operate flexo-web machinery to produce high-quality products, meeting speed targets and minimizing waste.

The ideal candidate has proven flexographic printing experience in labelling or packaging environments, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and working well in a small team. Salary £35,500-£38,000 DOE, with progression within band.

Qualifications

• Experience in flexographic printing (2+ years preferred).
• Experience in labelling, machine printing, or packaging environments.
• Strong machine setup and make-readies knowledge.
• Good problem-solving and production efficiency.
• Able to work on fast-paced lines in a small team.
• Flexible to shift changes including 12-hour shifts.
• Reliable and strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly set up machinery to achieve target speeds and OEE.
• Prepare inks and printing plates.
• Carry out make-readies to run efficiently.
• Follow job bag instructions and approved samples.
• Operate safety features and COSHH requirements.
• Identify and report production issues to the Production Manager.
• Carry out daily maintenance and TPM tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment per 5S.
• Support other areas as workload requires.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Labelling

Packaging

Machine operating

Make-readies

Production efficiency

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Flexographic Printer

Location:Huntingdon
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: #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 skillsi>
• 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

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