Plate Mounter - Production

SAICA FLEX UK LTD; Wigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly atmosphere

Progression

Employee of the Month Award

Holiday entitlement 22 days inclusive

Cycle to Work and Home & Tech Scheme

Eye test vouchers

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Job summary

Saica Group's Saica Flex UK site in Wigan is hiring a Plate Mounter - Production to mount print plates and support press operations. You will prep plates, inspect for issues, and help resolve registration problems while keeping production running time a priority.

The role requires previous production experience, fluent English, and a reasonable level of fitness for lifting and bending. Shifts are 12-hour patterns on a rotating four-week cycle, with a friendly environment and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a print manufacturing environment.
• Fluent English and ability to follow instructions.
• Reasonable level of fitness for lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Organise workload to meet targets and customer requirements.
• Locate and inspect plates.
• Mount printing plates onto sleeves following customer specifications.
• Demount plates and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Review stock of supplies and alert Shift Manager to shortages.

Skills

Production experience

Fluent English

Physical fitness

Job description

Job: Plate Mounter - Production

Join Saica Flex, a division of the Saica Group specializing in flexible packaging and labeling. At Saica Flex, we have a challenge: to drive and develop sustainable solutions based on the principles of the circular economy. At Saica Group, we have integrated the circular economy into our business model, embracing sustainability as the key to achieving a more responsible production system. At Saica Flex, you’ll be part of the circle! We believe in talent, professional growth, and making a positive impact on the world. If you’re looking for a dynamic environment where every day is an opportunity to innovate and create a better world, Saica Group is the place for you!

At Saica Group, we are more than an organisation; we are a community committed to driving sustainable paper solutions for corrugated board and packaging while championing circularity in waste management. With over 10000 colleagues in 11 countries, our rich history spanning 80 years and our unwavering dedication to our mission and values, we invite you to be part of a journey that leaves a lasting impact. Our Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, with our site in Wigan manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers. We are now seeking a motivated candidate to join our team and build a career in the print industry.

Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.

Why Choose Us:

By joining the Saica Group, you are choosing more than a job – you are choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You will collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.

Mounter and Print Support Operative - About the role:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Mounter and Print Support Operative to join our team. As a Mounter, you will be mounting print plates in preparation for print press operations, ensuring there is no waiting time and that you are always ahead of production demand. You will assist with any plate/registration issues which may occur and be mindful that, together with health and safety, production running time is a critical success factor for the site.

Responsibilities:

• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards including BRC, ISO & A2 environmental
• Organise your workload in line with the daily print programme, ensuring work is delivered against targets and customer requirements
• Locate and Inspect Plates
• Apply and Strip backing tape to sleeves using Applicator/Demounter
• Mount printing plates onto the appropriate sleeves, ensuring compliance with the dimensions agreed with the customer, as required
• Demount Plates
• Operate Plate Cleaner and ensure plates are cleaned prior to filing, completing and signing the relevant control
• Operate Parts washer
• Store and identify printing plates for subsequent use as required
• Ensure that all established quality standards are met
• Assist with production operations as and when required including the maintenance and upkeep of relevant equipment
• Ensure that mounting is organised in line with the production schedule and no more than 48 hours in advance, as the plan is flexible and subject to change
• Review stock of Tape, Plate Wash & Anilox cleaner and order as required
• Check Orders, plates, process control, paperwork and any required GMG in advance of the plan, to enable production operate effectively
• Ensure the Shift Manager is notified immediately of anything missing

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a print manufacturing environment beneficial
• Previous experience in production environment essential
• Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting
• Fluent English – ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and understand both written and verbal work instructions
• A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves some physical activity e.g. lifting & bending

Shift Patterns:

Print roles operate across the following shift patterns: Print Assistants operate the F&K and W&H machines, they will work a 12 hour shift pattern, spread over a rotating 4 week cycle. This will typically be: Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days Week 4 – 7 off

What do we offer?

• Friendly atmosphere
• Progression
• Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually)
• Holiday entitlement 22 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Cycle to Work and Home & Tech Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye test vouchers

Other Information:

Work Experience: Production Education: Adult Education Qualifications: N/A Worker Type: Regular

Company Commitment:

Saica Group is committed to Occupational Risk Prevention for its employees and partner companies, Environmental Protection, the Quality of its products and services, and Equal Opportunities between men and women. In our work, we strive to maintain a balance between professional and personal life. All CVs received will be handled in accordance with Personal Data Protection legislation and will be archived unless the candidate expressly requests their cancellation or rectification in writing.

Saica Group offers sustainable paper solutions for the manufacture of corrugated board and flexible packaging, promoting circularity in waste management. With more than 12,000 employees and a presence in 11 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States), Saica Group has four business lines: the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard (Saica Paper), waste management and environmental services (Saica Natur), the production of corrugated board packaging (Saica Pack), and flexible packaging (Saica Flex). The group's revenue is € 3.620 million (consolidated sales as of 31 December 2023).