Flexographic Printer

Taylor Higson; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flexible packaging manufacturer is looking for an experienced Flexographic Printer to join their production team in Telford. The successful candidate will operate wide-web flexographic printing presses, ensuring high-quality output while adhering to health and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 and includes comprehensive benefits such as ongoing training and a company pension.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension and life assurance

Health cash plan and mental health support

Ongoing training and support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience operating flexographic printing presses, ideally in packaging.
• Strong understanding of printing processes and colour control.
• Flexible with shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run flexographic printing presses, ensuring job specifications are met.
• Monitor print quality and conduct quality checks.
• Perform routine press maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above in Print Production

Tools

Print job management systems (e.g., Radius, EFI)

Job description

Flexographic Printer
Up to £35,000 DOE
Telford

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Flexographic Printer to join a high-performing production team within a leading flexible packaging manufacturer. You will operate wide-web flexographic printing presses, producing high-quality printed packaging for a range of consumer and industrial markets.

You will work on the continental shift pattern, which includes days and nights.

The Role

• Set up and run flexographic printing presses (Uteco 876 & Uteco Onyx 810), ensuring all job specifications are met
• Monitor print quality throughout production runs, performing quality checks and adjustments as needed
• Conduct colour matching, plate mounting, ink mixing, and viscosity control in line with work instructions
• Ensure materials (substrates, inks, plates, sleeves) are prepared and loaded efficiently
• Perform routine press maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting to minimise downtime
• Adhere to health and safety policies and operational standards at all times
• Accurately complete production documentation and shift handovers
• Collaborate closely with print assistants and finishing teams to ensure smooth workflow

The Person

• Previous experience operating flexographic printing presses, ideally in a packaging or label manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of printing processes, substrates, and colour control
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Flexible approach to shift work and overtime when required
• NVQ Level 2 or above in Print Production (desirable)
• Experience with solvent-based inks and working in a cleanroom or BRCGS environment (desirable
• Familiarity with print job management systems or ERP (e.g., Radius, EFI) -desirable

Salary and Benefits

A salary of up to £35,000 is on offer for the role and is dependent on experience, 22 days holiday (rising with years of service) plus bank holidays, company pension and life assurance, health cash plan, Mental health support and employee wellbeing initiatives, ongoing training and support, cycle to work scheme and more!