Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Technician to work on a permanent basis for a global client based in the Wigan area. Salary is c£32,200 per annum plus overtime, 22 days’ holiday and bank holidays, pension, healthcare, company shutdown at Christmas etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix inks accurately to production specifications.
• Ensure inks are produced right first time using approved recipes and colour standards.
• Manage and reuse returned inks where appropriate to minimise waste.
• Operate in accordance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Use colour measurement and quality control equipment to maintain colour accuracy.
• Record ink usage and returns within the production system.
• Assist production teams with on‑press colour adjustments when required.
• Support stock control, ink deliveries and inventory checks.
• Assist with maintaining ink room equipment and solvent recovery systems.

Person specification

• Previous experience within a print, packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with colour matching and print inks.
• Knowledge of colour measurement equipment (such as X‑Rite systems) is desirable.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Experience working to quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Forklift Truck licence preferred (training can be provided).
• Good communication skills with a good standard of written and spoken English.
• Physically fit, as the role involves lifting and manual handling.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1 – 4 Night Shifts, 3 Days Off
• Week 2 – 3 Day Shifts, 1 Day Off, 3 Night Shifts
• Week 3 – 3 Days Off, 4 Day Shifts
• Week 4 – 7 Days Off

Benefits

• Salary c£32,200 per annum plus overtime.
• 22 days’ holiday and bank holidays.
• Pension.
• Healthcare.
• Company shutdown at Christmas.

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