Flexographic Printer - Huntingdon - Competitive Salary

Position: Flexo Web Machine Operator (Printer / Print Minder)

Location: Huntingdon
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £15.63 - £19.51 per hour (depending on experience, performance and machine capability)

About the business:

My client is looking for an experienced Flexo Web Machine Operator (Printer / Print Minder) to join our busy manufacturing operation in Huntingdon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to continuous improvement.

You'll play a key role in producing quality products efficiently, minimising waste, and ensuring machines run safely and at optimum performance.

Shift Patterns

Various shift patterns are available depending on production requirements, including:

Double Day Shift (DDS) - 9-day fortnight

Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 5:30am - 1:45pm (38.75 hours)
Late Shift: Monday to Wednesday, 1:45pm - Midnight, Thursday 1:45pm - 11:45pm
Friday afternoons not normally required
30-minute unpaid lunch break3-Day Week (36 Hours)

Monday to Wednesday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday to Saturday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Occasional night shift: Monday to Wednesday, 6:00pm - 6:00am
Includes a paid 30-minute lunch break and enhanced pay equivalent to a standard 38.75-hour weekBenefits

Permanent contract
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Competitive hourly rate of £15.63 - £19.51
Opportunities to develop skills across multiple machines
Supportive manufacturing environment with ongoing trainingPurpose of a Flexographic Printer:

Setting up and operating flexographic web printing machinery to achieve target speeds and OEE.
Producing high-quality work while minimising waste.
Following job specifications and approved production samples accurately.
Identifying machine or material issues and escalating where required.
Carrying out daily machine maintenance and supporting TPM activities.
Leading and supporting assistants, feeders, stackers and packers.
Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards (5S).
Following all health and safety procedures, including COSHH, lockout systems and risk assessments.Requirements for a Flexographic Printer:

Ideally you'll have:

2+ years' experience operating web flexographic printing machines (such as Edale, Windmöller, Koenig, Gallus or Bobst), although this is not essential.
Experience working with paper or board substrates is desirable.
The ability to complete efficient, accurate machine make-readies.
A strong focus on quality, productivity and waste reduction.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
Flexibility to learn new equipment and processes.
Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
A positive attitude and strong team ethic.
Reliability, trustworthiness and excellent timekeeping.
The ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Good literacy and numeracy skills.Why Join?

You'll become part of a dedicated production team focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. We value people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues and are committed to delivering excellent results every day.

If you're an experienced Flexo Web Machine Operator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.

For more information, please call Olivia on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed