Print Assistant

Reflex Group; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflex Group in Barwell, UK is seeking a Print Assistant to support flexographic printing presses and ensure smooth production. You will prepare materials, maintain equipment, and help drive quality, safety, and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving in a busy manufacturing environment, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and orderly 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and compliant with Health & Safety policies.
• Ability to keep accurate production records and complete documentation.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities in a busy production environment.
• Attention to detail to meet quality standards and customer specs.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and setup of flexographic printing presses.
• Prepare and organise raw materials, inks, consumables, and tooling for production runs.
• Maintain materials, WIP, and finished goods identification and storage.
• Assist with changeovers, cleaning, and routine maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Monitor print quality and support actions to meet customer specs and quality standards.
• Keep the workspace clean and organised following 5S principles.

Skills

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

Time management

Production recording

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

The Print Assistant is responsible for supporting the operation of flexographic printing presses, assisting in the efficient production of high-quality printed products that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. Working closely with the Printer, the role involves preparing materials, maintaining equipment and work areas, handling raw materials and finished goods, and ensuring the smooth flow of production processes. The Print Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a safe, organised, and clean working environment while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.

• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices at all times.
• Support the Printer in the efficient operation and set-up of flexographic printing presses.
• Prepare and organise raw materials, inks, consumables, and tooling required for production runs.
• Ensure materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods are correctly identified, stored, and available for subsequent processes.
• Assist with machine changeovers, cleaning, and routine maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Monitor print quality and support corrective actions to ensure customer specifications and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation in line with 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Assist in reducing waste and improving production efficiency through effective working practices.
• Follow all Hygiene, Quality, and BRC requirements, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Support effective shift handovers by communicating production status, quality concerns, and operational issues.
• Accurately complete production documentation and system records as required.
• Report equipment faults, safety concerns, quality issues, or material shortages promptly.
• Collaborate with colleagues across production to ensure operational targets and customer requirements are met.
• Take responsibility for the appropriate care and use of equipment, tools, and company resources.
  Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, or printing environment.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements within a production setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete production records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
  Established in 2002, the Reflex Group is now the largest privately owned print and packaging company in the UK, employing over 1000 people across multiple global sites. We pride ourselves on quality, efficiency, ethics, innovation, and maintaining a low environmental impact. The company has an opportunity for an Print Assistant at our site in Barwell.