Job description
We are offering an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment alongside our expert team.
You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Printer with operating a flexographic print machine whilst ensuring that print operations are conducted in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures.
During this time, you will be trained in partnership with the BPIF in the completion of a print operation course. Designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the print sector.
Trainee Printer – Responsibilities:
• Help set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels in a safe working manner, ensuring that the machinery and surrounding area are maintained in line with required health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Work in line with site standards for BRC, ISO & A2 environmental.
• Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques including SMED and the 5S principles. When required, participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Production.
• Maintain press consumables to ensure a continuous supply including loading/offloading of master reels and loading/offloading of inks on the print press.
• Manage and operate the press in the absence of the Lead Printer, including rest breaks.
• Spot and report any non-conformities to the Lead Printer or Shift Manager and support resolution as required.
• Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of print equipment.
• Work with colleagues in other areas e.g. Ink Technicians, Mounters etc. to maintain production standards.
What we need from you:
• Part or fully trained Printer, preferably with flexographic experience
• Additional qualifications e.g. fire safety, first aid etc. an advantage but not essential
• Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths
• Ideally previous print experience
• Background in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques an advantage
• Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting also an advantage
• Fluent English – ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and understand both written and verbal work instructions
Print roles operate across the following shift patterns:
Printers operating the F&K machine, they will work a 12 hour shift pattern, spread over a rotating 4 week cycle. This will typically be:
Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off
Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days
Week 4 – 7 off
A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves some physical activity e.g. lifting & bending.
What do we offer?
• Friendly atmosphere
• Progression
• Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually)
• Holiday entitlement 22 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme of £500
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Eye test vouchers
• Free Tea/Coffee
Job requirements
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