Flexographic Printer - Huntingdon - Competitive Salary

Kairos Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 21,531 - 26,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Competitive hourly rate

Skill development across machines

Ongoing training

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is seeking an experienced Flexo Web Machine Operator (Printer / Print Minder) to join our manufacturing operation in Huntingdon. You will set up and run flexographic web printing to hit target speeds, quality and waste targets while keeping safety high.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive hourly rate (£15.63–£19.51) and 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Shift patterns include early, late and 3‑day week options, with ongoing training to develop skills

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience operating web flexographic printing machines.
• Experience with paper/board substrates desirable.
• Ability to perform efficient, accurate make-readies.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating flexographic web printing machinery to achieve target speeds and OEE.
• Producing high-quality work while minimising waste.
• Following job specifications and approved production samples accurately.
• Identifying machine or material issues and escalating as required.
• Carrying out daily machine maintenance and supporting TPM activities.
• Leading and supporting assistants, feeders, stackers and packers.

Skills

2+ years experience

Quality focus

Waste reduction

Team player

Education

Tools

Edale

Windmöller

Koenig

Gallus

Bobst

Job description

Position: Flexo Web Machine Operator (Printer / Print Minder)

Location: Huntingdon

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £15.63 - £19.51 per hour (depending on experience, performance and machine capability)

About the business:

My client is looking for an experienced Flexo Web Machine Operator (Printer / Print Minder) to join our busy manufacturing operation in Huntingdon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to continuous improvement.

You’ll play a key role in producing quality products efficiently, minimising waste, and ensuring machines run safely and at optimum performance.

Shift Patterns

• Double Day Shift (DDS) - 9-day fortnight
• Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 5:30am - 1:45pm (38.75 hours)
• Late Shift: Monday to Wednesday, 1:45pm - Midnight, Thursday 1:45pm - 11:45pm
• Friday afternoons not normally required
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• 3-Day Week (36 Hours)
• Monday to Wednesday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
• Thursday to Saturday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
• Occasional night shift: Monday to Wednesday, 6:00pm - 6:00am
• Includes a paid 30-minute lunch break and enhanced pay equivalent to a standard 38.75-hour week

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive hourly rate of £15.63 - £19.51
• Opportunities to develop skills across multiple machines
• Supportive manufacturing environment with ongoing training

Purpose of a Flexographic Printer

• Setting up and operating flexographic web printing machinery to achieve target speeds and OEE.
• Producing high-quality work while minimising waste.
• Following job specifications and approved production samples accurately.
• Identifying machine or material issues and escalating where required.
• Carrying out daily machine maintenance and supporting TPM activities.
• Leading and supporting assistants, feeders, stackers and packers.
• Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards (5S).
• Following all health and safety procedures, including COSHH, lockout systems and risk assessments.

Requirements for a Flexographic Printer

• 2+ years' experience operating web flexographic printing machines (such as Edale, Windmöller, Koenig, Gallus or Bobst), although this is not essential.
• Experience working with paper or board substrates is desirable.
• The ability to complete efficient, accurate machine make-readies.
• A strong focus on quality, productivity and waste reduction.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
• Flexibility to learn new equipment and processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• A positive attitude and strong team ethic.
• Reliability, trustworthiness and excellent timekeeping.
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Why Join?

You’ll become part of a dedicated production team focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. We value people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues and are committed to delivering excellent results every day.