Flexographic Printer

Future Recruitment Solutions Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Flexographic Printer to join a prominent packaging company in South Wales. The successful candidate will operate flexographic printing machinery, ensure high print quality, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in flexographic printing and relevant qualifications are essential. This role offers a competitive salary up to £42K and additional benefits including overtime and workplace pension.

Benefits

20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Overtime

Workplace Pension

Sick Pay

4x Salary Life Cover

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to quality with excellent attention to detail.
• Qualified Flexographic Printer; City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Print (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in flexographic printing, particularly with solvent-based inks and wide web presses.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating print machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring and delivering production orders, ensuring print quality is consistently high.
• Carry out print inspections and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality commitment

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Literacy and numeracy skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Print

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Tools

Flexographic print machine

Print management software

Job description

NEW VACANCY! (PK8976)

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTER

SOUTH WALES

SALARY UP TO £42K (Depending on Experience) + 20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays + Overtime + Workplace Pension + Sick Pay + 4x Salary Life Cover

HOURS: Monday to Thursday - 6am till 2pm / 2pm till 10pm / 10pm till 6am + Plus 5 hours per shift on a Friday

Overview

Our client is a well-established sustainable leader within the packaging and paper production industry. Offering high quality conventional corrugated packaging. They are currently recruiting for a Flexographic Printer to join their production team. You will be responsible for operating a flexographic print machine ensuring that the print operations are carried out in a safe and controlled environment. You will be operating a 7 Col Masterflex Press.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating print machinery safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean and compliant work area
• Monitoring and delivering production orders, ensuring print quality is consistently high
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards including BRC and ISO
• Carrying out print inspections, troubleshoot issues, and resolve non-conformities with support from colleagues
• Applying lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and SMED, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Accurately completing all paperwork, electronic data, and change request forms
• Conducting thorough shift handovers, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts
• Performing press changeovers and run speeds in line with KPIs, minimising waste during print runs

Requirements

• Strong commitment to quality with excellent attention to detail
• Qualified Flexographic Printer; City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Print (or equivalent)
• Additional certifications (e.g. fire safety, first aid) desirable but not essential
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills; GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred
• Extensive experience in flexographic printing, particularly with solvent-based inks and wide web presses
• Proven background within the manufacturing, printing, or packaging industry
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies advantageous
• Experience supervising or guiding colleagues on the print press
• Strong knowledge of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards within a production environment