Printer-1

SAICA FLEX UK LTD; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly atmosphere

5 weeks holiday entitlement

Company sick pay scheme

Refer-a-friend scheme (£500)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount platform

Free tea/coffee

Job summary

SAICA FLEX UK LTD in Copythorne is offering an exciting opportunity for a Printer to join our team. In this role, you will lead and operate a flexographic print machine, ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering quality output.

The ideal candidate should be a fully trained Flexographic Printer with relevant qualifications, possess strong manufacturing experience, and be familiar with lean practices. A 12-hour rotating shift pattern is required, and benefits include a friendly atmosphere and holiday entitlement of 5 weeks.

Qualifications

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer with relevant print qualifications.
• Strong background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels safely.
• Log and clean spills immediately.
• Conduct print inspections and troubleshoot printing issues.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Operational machinery handling

Lean manufacturing principles

Quality control

Health and safety standards

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3

GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent

Tools

Bobst print machines

Job description

Printer – 1

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Printer to join our team. The role involves leading and operating a flexographic print machine while ensuring safe, controlled operations in line with required standards and operating procedures. You will report directly to the production manager.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels in a safe working manner, maintaining the machinery and surrounding area in line with health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Log and clean spills immediately.
• Deliver and sign off work in line with production orders, proactively monitoring and controlling print quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as BRC, ISO and A2 permit.
• Conduct print inspections and troubleshoot issues with the printing press or print quality, identify non‑conformities and correct deficiencies in liaison with management.
• Seek guidance from Technical and Quality colleagues when required.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles including 5S and SMED.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Production.
• Complete all paperwork and electronic data in a timely manner.
• Submit change request forms when a change is needed or an error is found.
• Complete shift handovers, ensuring the press is in appropriate operational condition and that the next shift has been briefed on production status and any relevant issues.
• Perform press change‑over and run speeds in line with KPIs, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum during print runs.

Qualifications

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer with relevant print qualifications.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 (advantage).
• Additional qualifications such as fire safety, first aid, etc. (advantage but not essential).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, preferably GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Extensive flexographic print experience, with experience of Bobst print machines an advantage.
• Strong background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques (advantage).
• Plate mounting experience (advantage).
• Considerable exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting.

Shift Pattern

Printers will work a 12‑hour shift pattern across a rotating 3‑week cycle with no weekends:

• Week1 – 2 days, 1 off, 2 nights, 2 off
• Week2 – 3 nights, 6 off
• Week3 – 3 days, 2 off

A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves some physical activity such as lifting and bending.

Benefits

• Friendly atmosphere
• Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks pro‑rata plus bank holidays
• Long‑service awards
• Company sick pay scheme (available after 6 months of continuous service)
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme (£500)
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount platform
• Eye‑test vouchers
• Free tea/coffee

Equal Opportunity Statement

Saica Group is committed to occupational risk prevention for its employees and partner companies, environmental protection, the quality of its products and services, and equal opportunities between men and women. All CVs received will be handled in accordance with Personal Data Protection legislation.