Middlesbrough
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? • Permanent - Full time role, • £32k to 36k (Negotiable and DOE), • Middlesbrough location, • Dayshift - Mon to Fri, • Hours: 7am-4:30pm - Flexibility required to work longer shifts for busy/peak production periods, • Excellent overtime rates are available, • 22 holidays plus bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Supportive culture, inclusive environment and a growing employer THE BUSINESS Our client is a leading provider of high-quality print finishing and converting services, serving a wide range of industries across the UK. They pride themselves on delivering precision, reliability, and excellent customer service. They have invested heavily in new machinery, have a very low staff turnover and very big on personal development. This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career. Due to ambitious growth plans and a very strong order book they are looking for a motivated and reliable Flexographic Print Operator to join their production team in Middlesbrough. As a Flexographic Rotary Press Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining flexographic rotary presses to produce high-quality printed products in line with customer specifications and production targets. You’ll be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where attention to detail, consistency, and teamwork are key. THE ROLE • You will operate flexographic printing presses Mark Andy 8 colour press with cold foil and lamination., • Optional training on UV INKJET and digital variable data press, • You will be operating printing presses, including wide and/or narrow web flexographic presses, • UV and water-based ink systems, • You will operate Inline finishing equipment (die-cutting, laminating, varnishing, etc.), • Plate mounting and anilox systems, • (Full training will be provided on specific machinery where required.), • Set up and run flexographic rotary presses efficiently and safely, • Achieve consistent print quality to agreed standards, • Monitor colour, registration, and print performance throughout production, • Carry out basic maintenance and troubleshooting, • Complete production paperwork and quality checks, • Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet deadlines, • Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures, • Monitor machine performance and ensure consistent product quality, • Carry out basic machine setup, adjustments, and routine maintenance, • Assist with production tasks as required THE PERSON • Previous print or machine experience is required for this role, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills, • Willingness to work 12 hour shifts as and when required during peak periods, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • Proven experience as a Flexographic Rotary Press Operator would be advantageous, • Strong understanding of flexo printing processes and materials would be advantageous, • Good mechanical awareness and problem-solving skills, • High attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group