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Flexographic Printer

Taylor Higson

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GBP 36,000

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Job summary

A leading name in flexible packaging is seeking an experienced Flexographic Printer. The position involves setting up and operating flexographic printing presses and ensuring high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers a generous salary of £36,000 with benefits including holiday allowance, overtime opportunities, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance
Progression opportunities
Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

  • 2 years experience operating flexographic printing presses.
  • Familiarity with solvent-based inks.
  • Ability to read job cards and colour standards.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate flexographic printing presses (KBA, Comiflex).
  • Perform press checks to ensure print quality and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with prepress and quality control teams.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude
Attention to Detail
Knowledge of Print Quality Control

Tools

X-right Software

Job description

Flexographic Printer
£36,000
Crewe

A leading name in the flexible packaging industry is currently looking for an experienced Flexographic Printer to join its growing production team. Operating out of a modern facility, we specialise in high-quality print and packaging solutions for a wide range of clients across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong background in flexographic printing. The ideal candidate will have experience working with CI or stack presses, be committed to maintaining high quality standards, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work 3 12 hour shifts a week, with a mixture of days and nights on a weekly rotating basis.

The Role

  • Set up and operate flexographic printing presses (KBA, Comiflex brands)
  • Perform press checks to ensure colour accuracy, print quality, and registration
  • Monitor press operation and adjust as necessary to maintain output quality
  • Mix and manage ink formulations to match colour standards
  • Maintain accurate production records and logs
  • Clean and maintain presses, anilox rollers, and related equipment
  • Troubleshoot press issues and perform minor repairs or adjustments
  • Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and quality standards
  • Collaborate with the prepress, finishing, and quality control teams

The Person

  • 2 years of experience operating flexographic printing presses (KBA Koenig & Bauer, Bobst, Soma, or similar, would be beneficial.)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with solvent-based inks
  • Knowledge of X-right software is preferable
  • Ability to read and interpret job cards, colour standards, and technical drawings
  • Good understanding of print quality control practices and colour matching
  • Capable of lifting materials and standing for long periods in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime as required

Salary and Benefits
This is a full time, permanent position working 3 shifts a week (7am-7pm and 7pm – 7am, on a weekly rotating basis). A generous salary of £36,000 (inc shift allowance) is on offer for this role. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, genuine progression opportunities, overtime, ongoing training and support and more!

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