Printer : Flexographic

TribePost Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Buxton is looking for a Printer – Flexographic to operate printing machines and ensure compliance with safety and production standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience in customer service and be proficient in Excel. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Funding for qualifications

19 days holiday plus Christmas shut down

Discretionary bi-annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flu and eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in customer service.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Printer in operating flexographic machines.
• Maximize press uptime against KPI’s.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards.
• Operate machinery according to lean principles.
• Train colleagues as required.

Skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

£25,636.96 to £37,639.19 per annum, DOE + Attractive Benefits Package!

SAICA Flex are now recruiting for a Printer – Flexographic!

Printer – Flexographic

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9RZ
Salary: £25,636.96 to £37,639.19 per annum, DOE + Attractive Benefits Package!
Contract: Full time, permanent
Shifts: To support a 24/7 operation
Benefits: Ongoing training and development, Funding for role specific professional qualifications, Banded salary grades to support progression, 19 Days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (11.5 hours days) plus annual Christmas shut down, Full uniform / PPE supplied, Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme, Contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme and Flu and eye test vouchers!

Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper.

With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).

Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.

About the role – Printer:

You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Printer with operating a flexographic printing machine whilst ensuring your print operations are conducted in a safe and controlled manner.

Additionally, you will work with the Printer to maximise press uptime in line with KPI’s, taking account of running speeds and opportunities to achieve operational efficiencies.

In addition o this, as our Printer you will be specifically responsible for:

• Helping to set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels.
• Ensuring that the machinery and surrounding area are maintained in line with required health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Ensuring that all spills are logged and cleaned immediately.
• Working in line with site standards for BRC, ISO & A2 environmental.
• Operating processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques including SMED and the 5S principles.
• Maintaining press consumables to ensure a continuous supply including loading/offloading of master reels and loading/offloading of inks on the print press.
• Managing and operating the press in the absence of the Lead Printer, including rest breaks.
• Reporting any non-conformities to the Lead Printer or Shift Manager.
• Supporting with the training of colleagues as and when required.
• Contributing to shift handovers to ensure a smooth transition and continuous production.
• Assisting with general cleaning and maintenance of print equipment.
• Working with colleagues in other areas e.g. Ink Technicians, Mounters etc. to maintain production standards.

As a matter of routine, you will ensure the press is in an appropriate operational condition and in the absence of the Lead Printer, you will make sure that the next shift has been briefed on where production is up to and any other relevant production issues.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a customer service role.
• Microsoft Office sills with Excel skills to an intermediate level.
• Excellent verbal and written Communication skills.
• The ability to work well within a team and on own in order to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when complying reports.

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click ‘APPLY’ and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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