Flexographic Printer - Wide Web

Kairos Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is recruiting for a Wide Web Flexographic Printer in Derby for a leading print and packaging company. The role is full-time, on-site with a 12-hour shift pattern (6-6), days and nights on a rotating schedule, with no weekend work.

You will bring proven flexographic printing experience, ideally running a press such as Comexi, and you will strive for world-class print quality while minimizing waste. Safety, data recording, and collaboration with the production team are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven history in the flexographic printing industry.
• Experience of running a press is required; Comexi is a plus.
• Drive and passion to produce high-quality print.
• Ability to collaborate with the team to optimise production and reduce waste.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards on the press.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all housekeeping standards and keep equipment and work area clean.
• Run the press at optimum speed following job instructions and quality standards.
• Follow PPE and safety procedures at all times.
• Carry out pre-inspections and report any equipment issues.
• Mount own jobs when necessary and dispense inks as required.
• Record production data accurately and ensure world-class print quality.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Press operation

Team collaboration

Quality driven

Safety awareness

Comexi press experience

Tools

Comexi press

Job description

Wide Web Flexographic Printer

Location: Derby

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Shift Pattern: 12 hour shift (6-6) days / night shifts (circa 40 hour weeks). Monday to Friday and No weekend work

i.e. Week 1 - 3 x days

Week 2 - 3 nights

Week 3 - 2 x days / 2 x nights

About the business: Our client are a leading print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions. Now looking for an additional Wide Web Flexo Printer to join the growing team.

Requirements for a Wide Web Flexo Printer

• A proven history in the industry as a highly skilled Flexographic Printer
• Preferably have experience of running a press i.e. Comexi
• Experience running presses
• A drive and passion in print to produce and exceed quality standards
• Collaborate with team members to optimise production efficiency and waste

Additional Skills & Requirements for Wide Web Flexo Printer

• Maintain all housekeeping standards to ensure care and maintenance of equipment and sustain an organized, clean work environment free from debris and hazards.
• Ensure that the press is run at optimum speed whilst ensuring all job instructions are followed accurately and meet the required quality standards.
• Ensure that all instructions for the safe operation of any equipment is followed, and any PPE is worn, as required.
• Carry out pre-inspection and ensure any malfunctions of equipment or difficulties with any job are reported.
• Ability to mount own jobs when necessary
• Dispense inks when required.
• Ensure print quality is world class.
• Accurately record production data.
• Work safely, following all safety policies and good working practice. Follow all procedures to ensure BRC requirements are adhered to at all times.