Litho Printer (Contract)
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Hourly Rate - £17.93/hour
(Average 40 hours per week, £37,294.40 per annum), plus overtime
Location - Wiltshire/Hampshire
Were working with a large pan-European manufacturing business which operates 7 days a week that is actively seeking an experienced Litho Printer to join one of its site Manufacturing teams on a contract (potentially to permanent).
You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a B1 2 colour perfecting printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and safely.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Set up and operate litho sheetfed printing press
* To read and interpret job instructions specifications
* To prepare plates, inks, and paper for print production
* To monitor print quality, colour consistency, and registration through production
* Make adjustments throughout to ensure output meets quality standards
* Perform routine maintenance and maintain clean press equipment and working area
* To troubleshoot mechanical or print issues quickly in order to minimise downtime
* Ensure adherence to company health & safety procedures
* To maintain accurate production records and logs
Your Skills and Experience:
* Experience as a 2 colour or multicolour Litho Print Operator (typically 3+ years), whilst experience of Heidelberg equipment is an advantage, it is not a pre-requisite.
* Good technical knowledge of lithographic/offset printing processes
* Solid understanding of colour matching and print xsngvjr quality control
* Capable mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills - Likely to have some basic maintenance/engineering skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is critical for the role
* Attention to detail and understanding of ISO quality standards
* Preparedness to work shifts, overtime, or weekends if required
If youre seeking a technical print production role within a very capable and strong business, with the potential for a permanent position, wed love to hear from you.