Flexographic Printer

Interaction Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Flexographic Printer for a permanent role in Huntingdon. You will join a busy production environment and contribute to efficient, high-quality printing operations.

The role involves setting up and operating flexo-web machinery to meet quality standards, target speeds, and minimal waste, with salary banding £35,500–£38,000 DOE and potential progression within the banding.

Qualifications

• Experience with flexo-web machinery and inks.
• Proven ability to set up and run machines to target speeds.
• Strong attention to quality and waste reduction.
• Able to work flexibly and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery quickly to meet target speeds.
• Prepare inks and printing plates.
• Make-readies to ensure efficient runs.
• Follow job instructions and samples.
• Operate machinery safely per SOPs.
• Report production issues to the Production Manager.
• Carry out daily maintenance and TPM tasks.
• Maintain clean, safe 5S workspace.
• Support other areas as workload allows.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Labelling experience

Machine setup

Job description

Flexographic Printer

Location:Huntingdon
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 008.30-17.30

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 consideredStrong 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 skills
• 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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