Lead Inplant Ink Technician — On‑Site Colour & 24/7 Standby

Winsearch; Monkston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ink manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Inplant Ink Technician. The role involves ensuring ink stock aligns with production needs, manufacturing inks, and providing on-site color matching. Ideal candidates will have experience in the ink manufacturing industry, fluency in English, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Benefits include a company bonus, pension contributions, and 33 days of holiday. The position requires occasional travel and 24/7 standby call-outs.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 7.5%

Premium pension contribution up to 7%

33 days holiday

Healthcare plan (optional)

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance (x4 salary)

Company Christmas party

Company charity events

Free on-site parking

Electric charging points

Uniform supplied

Qualifications

• Desirable: experience in a laboratory, chemical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the customer site due to call‑out requirement.
• Must be able to work 1 in 3 weeks on 24/7 standby call‑out.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring stock of inks and bases is consistent with production needs.
• Manufacturing ink on site.
• Providing on-site colour matching.
• Monitoring ink usage and formulations.
• Maintaining batch records.
• Checking incoming goods.

Skills

Experience in the ink manufacturing industry

Fluency in English

Computer literate with Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of 5S

Ability to identify and differentiate between colours

Education

Basic qualification in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading ink manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Inplant Ink Technician. The role involves ensuring ink stock aligns with production needs, manufacturing inks, and providing on-site color matching. Ideal candidates will have experience in the ink manufacturing industry, fluency in English, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Benefits include a company bonus, pension contributions, and 33 days of holiday. The position requires occasional travel and 24/7 standby call-outs.