Senior Flexo Printing Operator

Harrison Scott Associates; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading print and packaging company is seeking an experienced Senior Flexo Printing Operator to relocate to Qatar. This exciting role offers a tax-free salary and excellent benefits, including accommodation and transportation. As a key player in a modern operation, you will be responsible for operating flexographic printing machines, ensuring print quality, and guiding junior operators. If you're ready for a fresh challenge in a growing company with a high standard of living, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Shared apartment

Transportation between factory and home

Governmental health plan

One plane ticket every two years to fly back home

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of flexographic label printing (PVC, BOPP, PSL Paper, and films).
• Experience with UV inks, anilox rolls, doctor blades, and die-cutting units.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate flexographic printing machine efficiently and safely.
• Ensure consistent print quality, color accuracy, and minimal waste.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Flexographic label printing knowledge

Experience with UV inks

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of print quality standards

Ability to work independently

Job description

Ready to take your flexographic printing career international?
This is a rare opportunity for an experiencedSenior Flexo Printing Operator to relocate toQatar and play a key role in a modern, fast-growing print and packaging operation. Based in a dynamic Gulf hub, you’ll enjoy atax-free salary, excellent relocation benefits, and a high standard of living, while working withstate-of-the-art flexographic presses. From world-class infrastructure and year-round sunshine to a safe, family-friendly lifestyle and easy global travel, Qatar offers an exciting professional and personal upgrade. If you’re looking to combine technical excellence with international exposure, this role delivers on every level.

Benefits

• Shared apartment (not incl utilities, cable, energy, and food)
• Transportation between factory and home
• Governmental Health plan
• One plane ticket every two year to fly back home

Key Responsibilities

• Operate flexographic printing machine efficiently and safely
• Set up jobs including plate mounting, anilox selection, ink preparation, and registration
• Ensure consistentprint quality, color accuracy, and minimal waste
• HandleUV inks, varnishes, and specialty coatings
• Troubleshoot mechanical, print, and registration issues during production
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning
• Monitor production output against job specifications and timelines
• Train and guide junior operators when required
• Follow companyquality, safety, and production procedures

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge offlexographic label printing (PVC, BOPP, PSL Paper and films)
• Experience withUV inks, anilox rolls, doctor blades, and die-cutting units
• Ability to read and understand job tickets and technical specifications
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding of print quality standards and waste control
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills (Advantage)

• Experience withshrink sleeve or specialty label jobs
• Knowledge of color matching and basic colour management
• Experience in training operators or leading shifts
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
• Accommodation / transportation allowance (if applicable)
• Overtime as per company policy
• Stable long-term employment in a growing company