Flexographic Printer

MDE Consultants Ltd; Gelligaer; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in the printing industry is seeking a Flexographic Printer to operate and maintain their printing presses. This role offers opportunities for development and training, aimed at those willing to learn and achieve nationally recognized qualifications.

Benefits

Pension

Shift allowance of 35%

Qualifications

• Previous printing experience advantageous but not essential.
• Able to work to a very high standard.
• High hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexo presses.
• Load reels, mount plates, mix inks, and monitor print quality.
• Conduct end-of-run clean downs to avoid cross-contamination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Self-motivating

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Flexographic Printer

South Wales

£33k - Continental Shifts (+35% Shift Allowance), Pension.

Our client, a dynamic and growing manufacturer, is expanding their print operations and as part of this growth they are recruiting for an individual they can develop into a fully-fledged flexographic printer.

The primary function of this role is the efficient day to day running of the flexographic printing press, ensuring that it is fully utilised producing printed paper to the highest standard to support production. The role and associated training will involve:

• Set up and operate flexo presses
• Load reels, mount plates, mix inks, and monitor print quality
• Maintain high hygiene standards and complete production records
• Conduct end-of-run clean downs to avoid cross-contamination
• Maintain ink/solvent ratios and troubleshoot printing issues

Skills & Abilities

• Able to work under pressure to meet deadline.
• Previous printing experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Self-motivating
• Able to work to a very high standard.
• Strong focus on working towards reducing waste levels.
• High level of hygiene standards
• A keen eye for detail and quality conscious
• Troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
• A flexible and positive approach
• Able to work with minimum supervision.

The company are keen to find someone who is willing to learn; to undertake any training identified to further develop themselves by partaking in and completing nationally recognised qualifications to support career development.

In Short

• Industry HR & Recruitment
• Founded 2007
• Location Bristol
• Company size 0 - 49

Delivering expertise globally

Experts in global recruitment of highly skilled professionals: Since 2007, MDE Group has been involved in the provision and management of specialist construction, engineering, and support personnel to major clients around the world. Whilst our international reach is vast, our focus is on delivering tailored local services for our client’s projects and business.

Helping people is at the heart of our business; whether it is assisting a candidate to make their next career step or working with a client to man up a project, so it doesn’t miss a deadline. We never forget the human element are very aware of how our actions can effect people lives.

Looking for new talent? We deliver expertise!

We work closely with our clients to resolve their talent acquisition and manpower challenges. By offering a range of services we are able to tailor a solution as unique as our clients, which not only delivers results but efficiency and cost savings.

We offer services in:

• Permanent Recruitment
• Temporary and Contract Recruitment
• Executive Search
• Recruitment Outsourcing – RPO & MSP
• Workforce & HR Consulting
• Global Mobility Services

Flexible staffing and mobility solutions

MDE provides recruitment and global mobility services across multiple verticals, whether it's temporary staffing for a local production facility to ramp up the workfroce during peak season or scaling a contingent workforce for an offshore facility sourcing expats to relocate across the globe.

MDE operates in the following sectors:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewable Energy
• Marine & Shipbuilding
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Warehousing & Industrial
• Professional Services