Senior Wide-Web Flexographic Printer – Quality & Efficiency

DS Smith; Kilburn CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DS Smith pension scheme

Death in service life assurance

Company sick pay scheme

Income protection

Employee assistance programme

Occupational Health including physiUni

Job summary

DS Smith seeks an experienced wide web flexographic printer at our Belper site. You will operate and optimise printing presses, ensure quality, and drive improvements while maintaining a safe working environment.

The role requires proven press experience, strong colour management knowledge, and a disciplined approach to waste reduction and efficiency. Join a skilled production team focused on quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating printing presses within a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Strong understanding of print processes, colour management, and print quality standards.
• Experience with print fault finding and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up printing jobs, including inks, plates, sleeves, anilox rolls, substrates, and press settings.
• Operate and optimise wide web flexographic printing presses safely and efficiently.
• Monitor colour consistency, print registration, and overall press performance throughout production runs.
• Troubleshoot print and mechanical issues to minimise downtime and waste.
• Complete routine maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping activities to ensure equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Skills

Printing presses

Flexographic printing

Colour management

Quality standards

Problem solving

Safety focus

Lean Manufacturing

CI/Continuous Improvement

Teamwork

Education

Print industry qualifications

Tools

Printing equipment

Job description

DS Smith seeks an experienced wide web flexographic printer at our Belper site. You will operate and optimise printing presses, ensure quality, and drive improvements while maintaining a safe working environment.

The role requires proven press experience, strong colour management knowledge, and a disciplined approach to waste reduction and efficiency. Join a skilled production team focused on quality and productivity.