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.