Flexographic Printing Operative

Pure Staff Ltd; Pershore; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Perks scheme access

Job summary

Pure Staff Ltd is recruiting a Flexographic Printing Operative for a temporary role in Pershore, Worcestershire. The job involves setting up and running wide web flexographic presses, printing up to 8 colours on flexible substrates and paper.

The role requires 3–5 years of flexographic printing experience, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintenance. Pay is £15–£18 per hour, with 48 hours per week across 4 days and shift options from 06:30–18:30 or 18:30–06:30.

Qualifications

• Previous flexographic printing experience, minimum 3–5 years.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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 efficient day-to-day running of wide web flexographic presses.
• Following troubleshooting procedures and escalating maintenance issues where required.
• Taking a proactive approach to machine performance and observing processes to identify issues.

Skills

Flexographic printing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Flexographic Printing Operative Temporary Pershore, Worcestershire Posted 3 days ago £15 - £18 per hour

Position: Flexographic Printing Operative

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

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay from an experienced payroll team.
• Holiday accrued up to 28 days (pro‑tata).
• 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).

While working with Pure Staff, you’re employed and paid directly by us – no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll – just simple PAYE with accurate, on‑time payslips from our experienced in‑house payroll team. After your first payment you’ll receive free access to our perks scheme, giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.