Ink Technician

Winsearch; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to 7.5%

Pension contribution up to 7%

33 days holiday (25 + 8 BH)

Healthcare option (Westfield & Bupa)

Cycle to work scheme

Life Insurance 4x salary

Company events & charity activities

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

INX International UK Ltd is seeking an Ink Technician based near Peterborough to provide on-site ink manufacturing and colour matching for customer locations. The role involves mixing inks, recording data, and supporting IT systems like IMS and X‑Rite, with on-call standby and training at the Mother Plant.

The ideal candidate has lab or chemical industry exposure, fluent English, basic maths/English qualifications, and proficiency in Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and write English fluently.
• Basic qualification in Maths and English is required.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Desirable to have experience in ink manufacturing or lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ink stock levels and base supplies to meet customer production needs.
• Manufacture ink on site under customer specifications.
• Provide reports on ink consumption to the customer.
• Offer 24-hour on-call support to the customer's plant.
• Perform on-site colour matching where needed.
• Monitor ink usage to ensure optimal formulations and mileage.
• Record keeping of batch details and on-site ink production.

Skills

Fluent English

Colour matching

Manual handling

Ink colour differentiation

Education

Maths and English basics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

IMS

X-Rite

Job description

Ink Technician

Peterborough

Mon-Fri 08:00-17:30

(On Call Rota - Paid In addition of Basic Salary)

Introduction

At INX International UK Ltd, every colour tells a story - and we're here to help you write the next chapter in yours.

As a global leader in the manufacture, sale, servicing, and distribution of 2-piece metal deco and UV-Flexo inks, we're proud to be at the forefront of colour innovation in packaging. Our inks don't just meet industry standards; they push the boundaries of what's possible.

Driven by a commitment to creativity, quality, and excellence, our mission is clear: to produce the finest inks while fostering a culture of honesty, fairness, and collaboration. We value open communication, respect for all, and a solutions-focused mindset that empowers every team member to grow and thrive.

If you're passionate about problem-solving, innovation, and making an impact in a company that never compromises on quality or integrity, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Based at a customer location, this role involves providing technical support for INX products. It is a physical role, involving mixing ink, colour matching, technical problem solving and supplying finished ink as per customer specifications. There is also work with IT systems including IMS and X‑Rite.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the stock of inks and bases is consistent with the needs of the customer's production.
• Manufacturing ink on site.
• Providing reports to the customer with respect to ink consumption.
• Providing 24‑hour cover to the customer's plant to address any ink related issue.
• Providing on‑site colour matching where appropriate.
• Monitoring ink usage and ensures that ink formulations are the best that can be achieved to give optimum mileage.
• Attending customer's daily meetings if invited or any other as required.
• Reporting any deficiencies in the technical performance of ink to INX Management.
• Controlling all aspects of stock, and placing timely orders for replacement stock on the Mother Plant.
• Checking incoming goods and for inputting all data necessary into the INX ink management software to record and adjust stock with respect to deliveries, made on site, ink issued to lines and returned, and ink ordered from the Mother Plant.
• Manufacturing ink on site from bases where the quantity required does not necessitate bulk manufacture from the Mother Plant.
• Maintaining accurate records and retained batch details and wet samples of all ink made on site (kept for 18 months).
• Transmitting End Of Day (EOD) information to the Mother Plant if using INX Manager software.
• Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, ensuring all areas under in‑plant control meet high standards of excellence.
• Adhering to all customer rules, especially Health and Safety and Security requirements.
• Represent INX in a professional manner, in terms of work approach, conduct and dress.

The Candidate

• Desirable to have worked in the ink manufacturing industry.
• Desirable to have worked in a laboratory, chemical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Must be able to speak and write English fluently.
• Basic qualification in Maths and English is required.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Work and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of 5S and able to work cleanly.
• You must be able to identify, distinguish and differentiate between different coloured inks.
• Physical job requiring manual handling, which includes lifting and working with machinery.
• Must live within 45 mins of the customer site due to callout requirement.
• Must be able to work 1 in 3 weeks on 24/7 standby callout.
• Must be able to travel to mother plant (near Manchester) for initial training period (accommodation & expenses paid for).

INX Employee Perks/Benefits

• Company bonus of up to 7.5% and 10% for Managers
• Pension contribution of up to 7%
• 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays) goes up 1 day every 3 years and is capped at an extra 5 days
• Put into the healthcare plan if the employee wishes - Westfield & Bupa (info below)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Insurance (x4 salary)
• Company Christmas party
• Company charity events throughout the year
• Company shut down over Christmas
• Free onsite Parking
• Electric charging points on site at Head Office and some inplant locations - Payment required (discounted) and will need to sign up to access
• Uniform supplied (if applicable)
• Optional laundering service for those supplied with a uniform
• Costco cards (info below)
• Additional holiday purchase each year (option to buy up to 3 extra days holiday per year) - Offer a free, impartial finance services - talk about pensions

Westfield & Bupa

Employees can join and BUPA after completion of their probationary period.

Employees need to be made aware that this will appear on their P11D and with BUPA, if you make a claim the INX system is that the claimant initially pays the £200 excess, then claims it back via expenses.

Costco Cards

Renewals are in January and July each year. Current cost is £21 for a membership.

Glasses - Legal requirement

Specsavers - there are vouchers for eye tests, safety vouchers and VDU vouchers (eye test and contribution of £49.00 towards glasses)

Additional Information

The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications.

Many Thanks