Printer

Saica Flex; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Wigan is seeking a motivated Printer to operate flexographic print machinery. You will ensure safety and quality standards, monitor print operations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have training in flexographic printing, a good understanding of health and safety standards, and experience with equipment like Fischer + Krecke and Bobst machines. This role promises a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Friendly atmosphere

Holiday entitlement of 22 days plus Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Employee of the Month Award

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer with relevant qualifications.
• Experience with solvent-based inks and wide web presses.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques.
• Considerable exposure to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print machinery ensuring safety and quality.
• Monitor and control print quality in line with production orders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Flexographic printing experience

Good level of literacy and numeracy

Team player

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Print

Tools

Fischer + Krecke 16S Machine

Bobst 20SIX CI Print Machine

Job description

Company Description

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).

Job Description

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.

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.

Join Us Today and Shape Tomorrow's Sustainable Solutions with the Saica Group

Printer – About the role:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Printer to join our team.

You will be responsible for leading and operating a flexographic print machine whilst ensuring your print operations are conducted in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. You will be reporting to the shift manager.

Printer – Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels in a safe working manner, ensuring that the machinery and surrounding area are maintained in line with required health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards. Ensure that all spills are logged and cleaned immediately. Ensure colleagues working on the press are also operating in a safe way and are aware of and understand the required operating standards.
• Deliver and sign off work in line with production orders, proactively monitoring and controlling print quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards e.g. BRC, ISO & A2 permit.
• Carry out print inspections & troubleshoot issues with the printing press or print quality. Identify all non-conformities and correct deficiencies by liaising with your Lead hand in Print. Seek additional guidance from colleagues in Technical and Quality when required.
• Maintain lean manufacturing principles including 5s and SMED. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Production.
• Complete all paperwork and electronic data in a timely manner. Complete change request forms if a change needs to be made or an error is found.
• Complete shift handovers, ensuring the press is in an appropriate operational condition and that the next shift has been briefed on where production is up to and any other relevant production issues.
• Perform press change over and run speeds in line with KPI’S. Ensure that waste is kept to a minimum during print runs.

Quality Focused – Your Profile

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer – relevant Print qualifications City + Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 an advantage
• Additional qualifications e.g. fire safety, first aid etc. an advantage but not essential
• Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent
• Extensive flexographic print experience, specifically with experience of solvent based inks and wide web presses
• Experience of Fischer + Krecke 16S or Bobst 20SIX CI print machines an advantage.
• Strong background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques an advantage
• Plate mounting experience an advantage also.
• Experience of overseeing the work of others on the print press
• Considerable exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting.

Shift Patterns

Printers operating the F&K machine 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

A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves some physical activity e.g. lifting & bending.

What 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 of £500
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Eye test vouchers
• Free Tea/Coffee

Interested? If you have a can-do, will-do approach to join a hardworking, dynamic, passionate, manufacturing team, please send your CV today.

Job requirements

• Care: Are a team-player, support your colleagues and share your ideas. It’s important that you want an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
• Value: Have high standards, want to achieve good quality and great service.
• Challenge: You are self-motivated to improve and achieve. You are open and transparent, tell it as it is. Specific skills or experience requirements will be shown in the job description.