Flexographic Printer
£41,140 overtime 12-hour rotating shifts offering an excellent work/life balance Wigan, Lancashire
We’re working with a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer in Wigan, supplying major UK food retailers and operating as part of a large international group with a strong focus on sustainability, quality and long-term careers.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Lead Flexographic Printer to take ownership of print operations on shift.
The Role
- Set up and operate wide-web flexographic presses to optimum performance
- Lead print operations on shift, ensuring safe working and high-quality output
- Monitor print quality, troubleshoot issues and minimise waste
- Carry out press changeovers and run to KPI targets
- Ensure compliance with BRC, ISO and environmental standards
- Complete paperwork, electronic records and shift handovers
- Work closely with Technical and Quality teams when required
Experience on Fischer & Krecke 16S or Bobst 20SIX CI presses is highly advantageous.
About You
- Fully trained Flexographic Printer (NVQ / City & Guilds advantageous)
- Strong experience in flexible packaging or labels, ideally wide-web
- Confident with solvent-based inks
- Experience overseeing others on press
- Quality and safety focused with a manufacturing mindset
Salary & Benefits
- £41,140 basic salary
- 25 days holiday Bank Holidays, plus Christmas shutdown
- £500 Refer a Friend scheme
- Company sick pay (after 12 months’ service)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme & employee discount platform
- Flu jab & eye test vouchers
- Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business
If you’re an experienced Flexographic Printer looking for a stable role with progression in a high-quality packaging operation, this is a great opportunity.