Flexographic Printer

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Friendly environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Flexographic Printer for our production team in the United Kingdom. The role involves operating and setting up flexographic presses to deliver high-quality outputs while maintaining safety and efficiency.

We welcome applicants with varying levels of experience; pay will reflect your skills and ability to work independently, with overtime opportunities and development prospects offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a flexographic printing press.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and quick production issue response.
• Understanding of health and safety in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses efficiently and safely.
• Prepare inks, substrates, plates, cylinders and other materials for production.
• Ensure print quality meets customer and company specifications.
• Carry out colour matching and adjustments to achieve the required print standard.
• Monitor the press and make adjustments as necessary.
• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate production records.
• Minimise waste and maximise machine efficiency.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of the press.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and production standards.
• Work with production and quality teams to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Press operation

Quality control

Health & safety

Independent worker

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Flexographic Printer to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and setting flexographic printing machinery to produce high-quality printed products while maintaining excellent standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

We welcome applications from printers with different levels of experience, with pay rates reflecting your skills, experience, and ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses efficiently and safely.
• Prepare inks, substrates, plates, cylinders and other materials for production.
• Ensure print quality meets customer and company specifications.
• Carry out colour matching and make adjustments to achieve the required print standard.
• Monitor the press throughout production and make adjustments where necessary.
• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate production records.
• Minimise waste and maximise machine efficiency.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of the press.
• Follow all company health & safety procedures and production standards.
• Work closely with the production and quality teams to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience operating a flexographic printing press.
• A good understanding of the flexographic printing process.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to react quickly to production issues.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates with more experience and the ability to independently set up and run presses will be offered a higher rate of pay.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
• Opportunities for overtime
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Long-term career opportunities for the right candidate

Experience & Pay

We are happy to consider candidates at different levels of experience. Your rate of pay will be agreed based on your previous experience, technical ability, and level of independence on the press.