Print Assistant & Machine Operator - 12-hr Shifts & Benefits

TribePost Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Print Assistant/Machine Operator to support the Lead Printer in Wigan. The role involves setting up and operating print machinery, maintaining production standards, and handling various tasks including cleaning and training colleagues. Candidates should possess flexographic experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including holiday leave, sick pay integration, and employee assistance programs. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 Days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Flu and eye test vouchers

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme of £500

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Part or fully trained Printer, preferably with flexographic experience.
• Relevant Print NVQ Level 2 or 3 is an advantage.
• Previous print experience, preferably flexographic with solvent based inks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print machinery safely and efficiently.
• Log and clean spills immediately and operate to site standards.
• Run the press during Lead Printer absences, including break cover.

Skills

Flexographic experience

Good literacy and numeracy

Previous print experience

Exposure to Lean Six Sigma

Education

Relevant Print NVQ Level 2 or 3

Tools

Fischer Krecke 126S

20SIX CS colour printers

BOBST printers

Job description

A leading packaging company is seeking a Print Assistant/Machine Operator to support the Lead Printer in Wigan. The role involves setting up and operating print machinery, maintaining production standards, and handling various tasks including cleaning and training colleagues. Candidates should possess flexographic experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including holiday leave, sick pay integration, and employee assistance programs. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.