Flexographic Printer

ProAmpac; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential visa sponsorship available

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Free tea and speciality coffee inbreak

Paid volunteer time

Refer-a-friend rewards

Opportunities for training and career

Job summary

ProAmpac Lincoln is seeking an experienced Senior Flexographic Printer to operate and monitor 8-colour flexographic presses, ensuring quality and efficiency on production targets. You will join a modern manufacturing environment and contribute to continuous improvement.

Excellent organisational skills, reliability and a strong team spirit are essential, with potential visa sponsorship for suitable candidates and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating flexographic printing presses.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Reliability and strong attendance record.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Experience operating Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) presses.
• Experience operating Comexi presses.
• Experience working within flexible packaging or a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and monitoring 8-colour flexographic printing presses to ensure production targets, quality standards and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
• Maintaining print quality, maximising machine efficiency and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Printing press setup

Quality focus

Teamwork

Health & safety

Tools

Windmöller & Hölscher presses

Comexi presses

Job description

Senior Flexographic Printer

Up to £47,370.96 per annum DOE+ discretionary joining bonus up to £3,000 + discretionary annual bonus scheme

Location: ProAmpac Lincoln, Horncastle Lane

Contract: Permanent, full time

Shift Pattern: Continental 12-hour shifts (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Days Off)

Are you an experienced Flexographic Printer looking for your next challenge?

At ProAmpac Lincoln, we're investing in our people, equipment and future. Due to continued growth, we're looking for skilled Senior Flexographic Printers to join our established print team and help us deliver high-quality flexible packaging for some of the world's best-known brands.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing environment, operating advanced 8-colour flexographic printing presses while earning a competitive salary of up to £47,370.96 per annum, benefiting from a potential joining incentive of up to £3,000, bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

We may also be able to offer visa sponsorship for suitable candidates, subject to eligibility requirements and business needs.

Why join ProAmpac?

• Earn up to £47,370.96 per year
• Potential visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates
• Work only 4 shifts before 4 days off
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Free tea and speciality coffee in break areas
• Paid volunteer time
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Supportive team environment within a global packaging leader

About the role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring 8-colour flexographic printing presses to ensure production targets, quality standards and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

You'll play a key role in maintaining print quality, maximising machine efficiency and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Key responsibilities

• Setting up and operating flexographic printing presses
• Monitoring print quality and making adjustments as required
• Managing inks, print specifications and colour consistency
• Recording production and quality data accurately
• Minimising waste and downtime
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
• Contributing to continuous improvement activities

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from motivated individuals who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience operating flexographic printing presses
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent organisational skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Reliability and strong attendance record
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Commitment to health and safety standards
• Experience operating Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) presses
• Experience operating Comexi presses
• Experience working within flexible packaging or a manufacturing environment

About ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging manufacturer delivering innovative packaging solutions to some of the world's largest and most recognisable brands.

Our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact are at the heart of everything we do. At our Lincoln site, you'll be joining a business that values technical expertise, teamwork and personal development while continuing to invest in modern equipment, innovation and sustainable growth.

Shift pattern

Our continental shift pattern offers an excellent work-life balance:

• 2 x Day Shifts (7:00am - 7:00pm)
• 2 x Night Shifts (7:00pm - 7:00am)
• Followed by 4 Days Off

Average weekly hours: 42 hours

For any queries, to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:[e-mail]

ProAmpac is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.