Wide Web Flexographic Printer - Halesowen

Kairos Recruitment; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment in Halesowen is seeking a skilled Wide Web Flexographic Printer to operate an 8-colour CI press in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Role requires hands-on experience with 8-colour CI presses, strong colour management, adherence to quality standards, and a commitment to health & safety. The position offers full-time hours with a mixed shift pattern and opportunities to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an 8-colour CI flexographic press.
• Knowledge of Comexi and/or Uteco presses.
• Ability to maintain colour accuracy and print quality.
• Adherence to health, safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Experience in packaging print manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating an 8-colour CI flexographic press.
• Loading and preparing materials and substrates for production.
• Maintaining accurate colour, registration and print quality.
• Carrying out routine quality checks throughout production.
• Making adjustments to maintain consistent print standards.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.
• Following all health & safety, housekeeping and company procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Helping to reduce waste and improve press efficiency and productivity.
• Ensuring production schedules and customer specifications are achieved.

Skills

Wide-web flexographic printing

8-colour CI press

Comexi/Uteco press knowledge

Colour management

Quality standards

Troubleshooting press issues

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork & communication

Flexible packaging printing experience

Tools

Comexi press experience

Uteco press experience

Job description

Position: Wide Web Flexographic Printer - 8 Colour CI Press
Location: Halesowen
Employment: Full-time
Shifts: 4pm - 12pm
Salary: £15.60 - £18.40 p/h

My client is are currently looking for an experienced Wide Web Flexographic Printer to join their team in Halesowen.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled printer with experience operating an 8-colour CI flexographic press, particularly those with knowledge of Comexi and/or Uteco presses.

Purpose of a Wide Web Flexographic Printer:

As a Wide Web Flexographic Printer, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring the printing press to ensure production is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating an 8-colour CI flexographic press
• Loading and preparing materials and substrates for production
• Maintaining accurate colour, registration and print quality
• Carrying out routine quality checks throughout production
• Making adjustments to maintain consistent print standards
• Carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting to minimise downtime
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams
• Following all health & safety, housekeeping and company procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement activities
• Helping to reduce waste and improve press efficiency and productivity
• Ensuring production schedules and customer specifications are consistently achieved

Ideal Skillset for a Flexographic Printer:

We are looking for an experienced and reliable printer who takes pride in producing high-quality work.

• Previous experience in industrial print production
• Experience operating wide-web flexographic printing presses
• Experience with 8-colour CI presses
• Good knowledge of different substrates and packaging materials
• Strong understanding of colour management and registration
• Good visual inspection and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to identify and resolve minor press and equipment issues
• A good understanding of quality standards and production requirements
• A strong commitment to health & safety
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience within flexible packaging or packaging print manufacturing is highly desirable
• Comexi and/or Uteco press experience would be a significant advantage
• Flexibility to work a mixed shift pattern covering days, evenings and nights

What I am looking for:

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who has the practical experience, technical understanding and attention to detail required to run a high-quality CI flexographic printing operation.

If you're an experienced Wide Web Flexographic Printer looking for your next opportunity and have experience working on an 8-colour CI press, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For more information, please call Olivia on (phone number removed)