Printer

Printer
Location: Deeside, CH5 2UA
Salary: £34,862 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, permanent – Monday – Friday 08.00am – 16.30pm
Benefits: Friendly and supportive working environment, 5 weeks holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, Long service awards, Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 6 months), £500 Refer a Friend scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee discount platform, Eye test vouchers and Free tea and coffee!
Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper.
With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).
Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge!
We are currently seeking a Skilled Printer to join our production team. This is an exciting opportunity to operate and lead flexographic print processes within a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional print standards while maintaining safe, efficient operations.
As our Printer, you will:
* Set up and operate flexographic printing machinery safely and efficiently
* Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and housekeeping practices
* Monitor and control print quality, ensuring outputs meet production specifications
* Carry out inspections, identify non-conformance issues and resolve defects
* Ensure compliance with standards such as BRC, ISO, and A2 permits
* Perform press changeovers and minimise waste in line with KPIs
* Troubleshoot and resolve print and machine issues
* Complete all documentation and electronic records accurately and on time
* Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, SMED, continuous improvement)
* Conduct clear and effective shift handovers
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* Proven experience as a Flexographic Printer
* Relevant qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 advantageous)
* Strong background in packaging or label printing manufacturing
* Experience with Bobst printing machines (desirable)
* Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent)
* Understanding of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards
* Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma methodologies (advantageous)
* Plate mounting experience (desirable)
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a 12-hour rotating shift cycle (no weekends):
* Week 1: 2 days, 1 off, 2 nights, 2 off
* Week 2: 3 nights, 6 off
* Week 3: 3 days, 2 off
Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click “APPLY” and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.
No agencies please
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed