Flexographic Printing Operative

Pure Staff Industrial; Pershore; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Staff Industrial are recruiting a Flexographic Printing Operative for a long-standing client in Pershore, Worcestershire. This temporary-to-permanent role sits in a busy manufacturing environment with wide web flexographic presses.

You will set up and run presses with up to 8 colours, maintain quality, optimise speeds, and work to safety standards. The role requires 3–5 years of flexographic printing experience and knowledge of lamination, slitting and mounting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum flexographic printing experience.
• Knowledge of lamination and slitting processes.
• Experience with mounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and print high-quality designs up to 8 colours.
• Maintain quality, accuracy and productivity on wide web presses.
• Optimise press speeds to maximise uptime and minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot and escalate maintenance issues where required.
• Take proactive approach to machine performance and observe processes.
• Identify root causes and rectify issues quickly and effectively.
• Report issues to Quality department that may affect output.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Lamination

Slitting processes

Mounting processes

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

Position: Flexographic Printing Operative

Job Type: Temporary-to-Permanent
Location: Pershore, Worcestershire
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a Flexographic Printing Operative on behalf of our fantastic and long-standing client based in Pershore, Worcestershire. This is a great opportunity to join a stable and well-established manufacturing business, working with wide web flexographic printing presses within a fast-paced production environment.

Your Role as a Flexographic Printing Operative

As a Flexographic Printing Operative, your duties will include:

• Setting up and printing high-quality designs up to 8 colours onto flexible plastic substrates and paper.
• Maintaining a high level of quality, accuracy and productivity to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of wide web flexographic printing presses.
• Ensuring press speeds are optimised, maximising uptime and minimising downtime while maintaining safe and efficient operation.
• Following appropriate troubleshooting procedures and escalating maintenance issues where required.
• Taking a proactive approach to machine performance, observing processes and identifying any issues that may arise.
• Assessing and evaluating root causes, using problem-solving skills to rectify issues quickly and effectively.
• Reporting issues to the Quality department that may affect output throughout the shift.

Requirements

• Previous flexographic printing experience, minimum 3-5 years.
• Knowledge of lamination and slitting processes.
• Experience of mounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Pay & Shifts

• £15.00 - £18.00 per hour depending on experience.
• 48 hours per week across 4 days.
• 06:30 - 18:30 or 18:30 - 06:30.
• Paid breaks - 2 x 20-minute breaks per shift.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay from an experienced payroll team.
• Holiday accrued up to 28 days (pro-rata).
• Temporary-to-Permanent opportunity with a well-established employer.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free access to our perks scheme after your first payment (discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more).