Print Operative - Brand-New Press, Growth & Overtime

Flexipol Packaging Limited; Haslingden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Flexipol Packaging Limited in the UK is hiring a Print Operative to operate and maintain printing equipment, delivering high-quality packaging for a variety of customers.

You'll work with flexographic, lithographic or gravure presses on a 3-week continental shift, with overtime at 1.5x and additional weekend rates, as the company invest in a new state-of-the-art press.

NVQ in Print and keen attention to quality are required to join a growing, safety‑conscious team.

Qualifications

• Experience in print manufacturing environment.
• NVQ in Print or related discipline.
• Able to operate and maintain printing equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and semi-automatic printing machinery.
• Monitor machine performance to achieve production targets and quality standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve printing issues.
• Optimise changeovers while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Mount printing plates and perform colour matching as required.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing principles, including SMED and 5S.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and ensure seamless production transitions.
• Promote a positive safety culture and adhere to company procedures.

Skills

Print manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Excellent attendance

Education

NVQ in Print

Tools

Printing presses

Job description

Flexipol Packaging Limited in the UK is hiring a Print Operative to operate and maintain printing equipment, delivering high-quality packaging for a variety of customers.

You'll work with flexographic, lithographic or gravure presses on a 3-week continental shift, with overtime at 1.5x and additional weekend rates, as the company invest in a new state-of-the-art press.

NVQ in Print and keen attention to quality are required to join a growing, safety‑conscious team.