Print Colour Coordinator

TribePost Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European company in recycled paper production is seeking a Print Colour Coordinator in Buxton. The role involves managing the colour management system, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring quality standards. Attractive benefits include ongoing training, a pension scheme, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Funding for professional qualifications

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Tech scheme

Holiday buy/sell

Qualifications

• Experience in the printing industry, preferably with colour.
• Background in flexographic printing, lamination, or cold seal packaging.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sun Chemicals to build and maintain the colour library.
• Manage digital colour projects and equipment calibration.
• Ensure accurate reporting of plate and usage data.

Skills

Computer literacy

Xrite experience

Knowledge of EFI PECAS

Understanding of H&S standards

Education

Qualifications in Print and/or colour

Job description

Saica are recruiting for a Print Colour Coordinator

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
Salary: £30,000 plus attractive benefits package
Contract: Full time, 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
Shifts: Monday – Friday 8.30-16.30

About us

Saica is a leading European company in recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard, with a production of 2.5 million tons. The Saica Group employs over 10,000 staff across Europe and the USA, with divisions in recycled paper, recyclable materials recovery, corrugated packaging, and flexible packaging.

Sustainability at Saica is rooted in our core values: we care, we value, and we challenge.

About the role

This role involves coordinating the Saica Flex Buxton colour management system and working closely with Sun Chemicals to ensure customer colour targets are accurate. Responsibilities include building and maintaining the digital colour library, supporting internal teams, and managing colour-related queries.

Minimum requirements:

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Xrite experience
• Knowledge of EFI PECAS
• Experience in the printing industry, preferably with colour
• Qualifications in Print and/or colour
• Background in flexographic printing, lamination, or cold seal packaging
• Understanding of H&S standards and food industry quality standards

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sun Chemicals to build and maintain the colour library
• Add digital pantone colours and instructions for new designs
• Allocate digital colour data and add print profiles
• Create physical colour standards as needed
• Support job control and archiving processes
• Manage digital colour projects and equipment calibration
• Work with Sun Chemicals on colour matching and new requirements
• Update colour targets and instructions for new designs
• Ensure accurate reporting of plate and usage data
• Support production and technical testing activities

What we offer:

• Ongoing training and development
• Funding for professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Holiday buy/sell, and other benefits

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter.