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Printer

Industry: Manufacturing/Surveying
Salary: £28000 – £40000/annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: LS12, Churwell, City and Borough of Leeds, UK

 

Advantage are currently recruiting several Printers 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 locations.

* Cover shift partners holiday when necessary.

Additional Skills & Experience

* A good eye for detail.

* Safety orientated.

* 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 – 37½hrs/week – working Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm Monday to Thursday and 6am to 12.45pm on a Friday.

* Late shift – 37½hrs/week – working Monday to Friday – 2pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday and 12.45pm to 7.30pm on a Friday.

* Night shift – 38¾hrs/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

 

Job Listed: 2023-12-18 15:59:30

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