Plate Mounter & Print Support – 12h Rotating Shift

Saica Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training and development

Employee of the Month/Year awards

22 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Sick pay scheme

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Home & Tech scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Saica Group’s Saica Flex division in Wigan is seeking a Plate Mounter & Print Support Operative. The role focuses on preparing and mounting printing plates for the press team to ensure efficient production and high-quality packaging output.

The position offers a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, with opportunities for training, career development, and progression within a global sustainability-focused packaging group.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Reasonable level of fitness due to lifting and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Locate, inspect and prepare plates for production.
• Apply and remove backing tape using mounting equipment.
• Mount printing plates onto sleeves to customer specifications.
• Demount plates after production runs.
• Clean and maintain printing plates using dedicated equipment.
• Store, identify and manage print plates for future use.
• Ensure mounting activities align with production schedules.
• Check orders and production paperwork ahead of planned work.
• Notify management of missing materials or information.
• Support production operations and equipment upkeep.
• Assist with plate registration and troubleshooting.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Team communication

Health & safety

Physical fitness

Mounting equipment

Print industry exposure

Tools

Mounting equipment

Job description

Saica Group’s Saica Flex division in Wigan is seeking a Plate Mounter & Print Support Operative. The role focuses on preparing and mounting printing plates for the press team to ensure efficient production and high-quality packaging output.

The position offers a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, with opportunities for training, career development, and progression within a global sustainability-focused packaging group.