My client, an established manufacturing business within the packaging industry, is seeking an experienced Flexographic Printer to join their high-performing production team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern wide-web machinery, contribute to a high-quality operation, and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits:

• Location: Wigan
• Salary: £41,140.51
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours/Shift Patterns:

• Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off
• Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
• Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days
• Week 4 – 7 off

The Role:

As a Flexographic Printer, you will take the lead on operating and maintaining a wide-web flexographic press, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production output. You’ll play a key role in maintaining standards, supporting colleagues on press, and contributing to continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, run, and maintain flexographic printing machinery to optimum operational standards.
• Ensure safe working practices and strong hygiene, housekeeping, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor print quality throughout production and proactively resolve issues.
• Carry out print inspections, troubleshooting, and non-conformity rectification.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including production records and shift handovers.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform efficient press changeovers while minimising waste.
• Oversee and support colleagues working on the print press.

About You:

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer with experience in solvent-based inks and wide-web presses.
• Background in packaging or label printing within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Fischer & Krecke or Bobst presses is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of quality, health & safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., BRC, ISO).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; print-related qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds) desirable.
• Plate mounting experience and exposure to lean manufacturing methods beneficial.
• Capable of physical aspects of the role (lifting, bending, etc.).

What’s on Offer:

• Genuine progression opportunities
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Employee awards and recognition schemes
• Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
• Employee discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free tea & coffee