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Printer
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,223 - 30,223 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WN5, Crooke, Borough of Wigan
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Printer
Salary: £ 30,223.47
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Our Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, with our site in Wigan manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers.
We are now seeking a motivated candidate to join our team and build a career in the print industry.
Why Choose Us: By joining the company, you are choosing more than a job – you are choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You will collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.
Printer - About the role:
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.
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:
* Background in a manufacturing environment (essential)
* Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths (essential)
* Fluent English – ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and understand both written and verbal work instructions (essential)
* Part or fully trained Printer, preferably with flexographic experience (desirable)
* Ideally previous print experience (desirable)
* Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques (desirable)
* Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting (desirable)
Print roles operate across the following shift patterns:
Print Assistants operate the F&K and W&H machines, they will work a 12-hour shift pattern, spread over a rotating 4-week cycle. This will typically be:
Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 offs
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/CoffeeBefore You Apply
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