Inplant Technician (Ink)

Sun Chemical; Pershore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inplant Technician to join their Ink Department in Pershore. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely supply of printing inks, blending them to meet customer specifications, and supporting press trials. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, a company pension, and additional benefits including a Cycle to Work scheme and further training opportunities. If you have a passion for the flexographic printing ink industry and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Holiday entitlement increasing with service

Cycle to Work scheme

Further training opportunities

Discounts at major UK retailers

Free parking

Qualifications

• Basic secondary education with GCSE in English and Maths.
• Experience in the flexographic printing ink industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to the Ink department manager.
• Blend printing inks to meet customer requirements.
• Assist with press trials and manage stock levels.

Skills

Flexographic printing ink knowledge

Colour software proficiency

Stock management

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths

Tools

Automated proofing techniques

Job description

Job Title: Inplant Technician (Ink Department)

Thanks to our innovative products and great team, we are proud that our business continues to grow. We now have an opportunity for an Inplant Technician in the Ink Department to join our professional manufacturing team based in Pershore, Worcestershire.

Responsibilities

1. Provide on-site support to the Ink department manager and press crews.
2. Assist in the timely supply of printing inks to the print department.
3. Responsible for blending printing inks to meet customer requirements within agreed tolerances using automated proofing techniques and colour software.
4. Assist with press trials.
5. Manage stock levels.
6. Maintain housekeeping standards.

Qualifications / Experience Required

1. Basic secondary education with GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
2. Experience in the flexographic printing ink industry is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Further training opportunities
• Discounts and savings at major UK retailers
• Free parking

This role involves alternating shifts (week to week) from 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday. No agencies, please.

Additional requirements: Good colour vision, eligibility to work in the UK, and residence within a commutable distance or willingness to relocate.