Flexographic Printer

Milton Keynes

1 year ago

Applications closed

We are currently recruiting for a Flexographic Printer with a flexo label printing background ideally to join a global manufacturer based at their UK Head Office in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 10am-6pm (Apply online only)) offering a salary of £38-40k per annum dependent on experience plus excellent benefits!

As Flexographic Printer you will be working as part of the Labels Production team (approx. 5 in total), where you will be operating cutting edge machinery to create top notch printed materials that surpass customer expectations. Your role will include:

Setting up and running the printing presses, mixing inks etc
Colour matching
Flagging defective material and potential issues
Monitoring quality from a running press
Inspecting reel end samples and adjusting as necessary to maintain quality
Ensuring data is accurately recorded
Following Work Instructions and Customer Specifications
Complete documentation for traceability and BRC.
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

Previous experience in flexo label printing ideally
Background in litho or other relevant flexographic printing will be considered
Ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail
Experience using MPS Printers would be advantageous but not essential
Used to working in a fast paced environment working to KPIs
Benefits Include:

33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Auto-enrolment pension scheme of 5% matched by employer
Free parking on site with electric charge points
Extensive training available
Healthcare cash plan scheme for all employees after successful probation
Option for private healthcare scheme for employee (BIK) after successful probation
Wellness programmes and Employee Assistance Programme
Employee life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Team building events
Life assurance
Home technology salary sacrifice scheme
Option to purchase an electric car scheme
Save and you learn scheme
Sick pay
Discounts on personal wills and estates and home utility products
Discounted gym memberships and shopping
Discounted house buying broker network
Please apply today or call us to discuss this Flexographic Printer role in more detail!

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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