Lamination Technician

Verto People; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging company in Wakefield is seeking a Lamination Technician to set up and operate printing equipment, monitor quality, and maintain production standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in lamination and be comfortable working day and night shifts. Offered package includes a starting salary up to £30,000 and pension contributions.

Benefits

Up to £30,000 starting salary

Christmas period off

OT available

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a lamination role, ideally within a flexographic print environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lamination and flexographic printing equipment.
• Monitor print and lamination quality throughout production.
• Carry out routine maintenance and material changeovers.
• Collaborate with printing and finishing teams to meet production targets.

Skills

Relevant experience in lamination

Experience in flexographic print environment

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Comfortable with day and night shifts

Job description

Overview

A Lamination Technician / Process Technician / Laminator Operator / Laminator is required for a packaging company based in Wakefield.

The Lamination Technician / Process Technician / Laminator Operator / Laminator will be responsible for machine setup, production output, and shift supervision, ensuring high-quality materials are produced to exacting standards.

The successful Lamination Technician / Process Technician / Laminator Operator / Laminator will have experience in the packaging industry, specifically flexographic printing machinery, and be within a commutable distance to the Wakefield site.

Package

• Up to £30,000 starting salary
• Christmas period off
• OT available
• Pension contributions

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lamination and flexographic printing equipment, ensuring correct substrates, adhesives, and film combinations are used according to job specifications.
• Monitor print and lamination quality throughout production, making precise adjustments to tension, registration, and temperature to maintain consistent adhesion and appearance.
• Carry out routine maintenance and material changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with printing and finishing teams to meet production targets, maintain accurate run records, and ensure all products meet customer and ISO quality standards.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in a lamination role, ideally within a flexographic print environment
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Comfortable working both day and night shifts