Lead Flexographic Printer – Wide-Web Packaging Specialist

Advanced Engineering; Foston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

On-site parking & Free parking

Excellent career progression

Clean, modern workspace

Job summary

Advanced Engineering in Derby is seeking a skilled Flexographic Printer to set up and operate wide-web presses to exact customer specs. You will ensure top-quality print results on packaging materials, from food to medical barriers, while maintaining a safe, efficient production line.

The role requires hands-on press operation, tooling familiarity, and the ability to coach Print Assistants. A permanent, full-time position with strong career progression opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience operating wide-web flexographic printing presses.
• Experience with central drum or Comexi machinery is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of flexible packaging substrates and ink handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high print quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate wide-web flexographic presses to customer specs.
• Mount jobs independently to maintain production workflow.
• Deliver high-resolution print quality and log specifications per QA systems.
• Guide Print Assistants on the shop floor to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace and promote safety culture.

Skills

Press setup & operation

Quality control

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Comexi press

central drum

Job description

Advanced Engineering in Derby is seeking a skilled Flexographic Printer to set up and operate wide-web presses to exact customer specs. You will ensure top-quality print results on packaging materials, from food to medical barriers, while maintaining a safe, efficient production line.

The role requires hands-on press operation, tooling familiarity, and the ability to coach Print Assistants. A permanent, full-time position with strong career progression opportunities is offered.