UV Flexographic Printer - Churwell, United Kingdom - Advantage Group

Description

Advantage are currently looking for a Printer with UV Flexographic Printing experience, to work for one of our clients in the Leeds area, on a Permanent basis.

The primary objective of the role of a printer is the responsibility for the print quality of the product.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities, Duties will include but will not be limited to

• Ability to identify & understand print specs on work.
• Locate correct materials relating to individual job cards.
• Ensure plates are mounted correctly.
• Ensure inks are mixed to the correct colour match using the equipment provided.
• Thread web through machine following correct route, set ink, varnish & register.
• Setting of clock / counter for final reelage.
• Setting of machine tensions for specific materials using controls.
• Carrying out in process inspections, visual checks & highlighting any print fault.
• Ensuring that all operations are carried out and complete necessary paperwork /Job cards completed to ISO standards as outlined in company manuals.
• Responsibility for keeping a clean & organized working environment in accordance with the BRC/IoP requirements.
• Working to strict deadlines whilst maintaining quality control.
• Responsible for checking off other printer's 1st off reels.
• Weekend work will occasionally be required & be prepared to work across different OPM locationss

Additional Skills & Experience

• A good eye for detail.
• Flexographic Printing/ Label Printing experience is essential
• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to work with initiative.
• Be calm, level-headed, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be flexible and able to make decisions quickly.
• Be comfortable working in a hands-on, practical situation.
• Interested in preventing errors and solving problems.
• Operate a variety of standard office machines, including a personal computer and a variety of computer software, phone, fax, calculator and photocopy machine if necessary.

Hours of work
The shifts are based on a 3 shift rotating system which is:

• Early shift - 371⁄2hrs/week – working Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm Monday to Thursday and 6am to 12.45pm on a Friday.
• Late shift - 371⁄2hrs/week – working Monday to Friday – 2pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday and 12.45pm to 7.30pm on a Friday.
• Night shift - 383⁄4hrs/week – working Sunday to Thursday – 10pm to 6 am

Benefits:

• Holidays: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• You will be auto enrolled in to the Company Pension Scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit' – this is twice your annual salary whilst employed
• Company Events
• Onsite Car Parking Onsite Gym
• Salary between £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience