Flexographic Printer

3ecruit; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Trades Workforce Solutions in Croydon is seeking a skilled Flexographic Printer to operate and maintain printing presses, producing high-quality printed materials. The role requires experience in flexographic printing, ability to work under production deadlines, and a detail-oriented approach to quality control.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up presses, mixing inks, and ensuring safety and efficiency throughout production. A competitive salary starting from £35,000 per annum is offered along with benefits including a company pension and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating flexographic printing presses.
• Knowledge of printing processes, substrates, and inks.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 8 colour flexographic printing press.
• Monitor print runs for colour accuracy and consistency.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Experience operating flexographic printing presses

Knowledge of printing processes, substrates, and inks

Ability to read job sheets and technical specifications

Strong attention to detail and quality control

Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under production deadlines

Teamwork and communication skills

Job description

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Flexographic Printer – Job Descrip6on

Role Overview

As a Flexographic Printer, you will operate and maintain flexographic prin:ng press (BOBST M4, Mark Andy) to produce high-quality printed materials on substrates such as self- adhesive paper and film. The role involves seKng up prin:ng plates, mixing inks, and monitoring print quality while ensuring produc:on targets are met safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 8 colour flexographic prin:ng press (BOBST M4, Mark Andy).
• Mount prin:ng plates and cylinders correctly.
• Prepare and mix inks to required colour specifica:ons.
• Adjust machine seKngs (speed, pressure, alignment) to ensure print quality.
• Monitor print runs for colour accuracy, registra:on, and consistency.
• Inspect printed materials for defects and maintain quality standards.
• Perform rou:ne machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or prin:ng issues during produc:on.
• Maintain produc:on records and job documenta:on.
• Follow health and safety regula:ons and company procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Experience opera:ng flexographic prin:ng presses.
• Knowledge of prin:ng processes, substrates, and inks.
• Ability to read job sheets and technical specifica:ons.
• Strong aRen:on to detail and quality control.
• Mechanical ap:tude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under produc:on deadlines.
• Teamwork and communica:on skills.

Working Hours / ShiE PaFern

• Morning ShiS: 05:50 – 13:25
• ASernoon ShiS: 13:25 – 21:00
• On Fridays, shorter shiSs apply: Morning ShiS: 06:00 – 12:00
• ASernoon ShiS: 12:00 – 18:00

Salary

Salary: from £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking