Printer Salary: £ 30,223.47. Our Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, with our site in Wigan manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers. We are now seeking a motivated candidate to join our team and build a career in the print industry. Why Choose Us: By joining the company, you are choosing more than a job – you are choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You will collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world. Printer - About the role: We are offering an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment alongside our expert team. You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Printer with operating a flexographic print machine whilst ensuring that print operations are conducted in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. During this time, you will be trained in partnership with the BPIF in the completion of a print operation course. Designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the print sector. Printer – Responsibilities: * Help set up and operate print machinery to optimum levels in a safe working manner, ensuring that the machinery and surrounding area are maintained in line with required health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards. * Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards. * Work in line with site standards for BRC, ISO & A2 environmental. * Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques including SMED and the 5S principles. When required, participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Production. * Maintain press consumables to ensure a continuous supply including loading/offloading of master reels and loading/offloading of inks on the print press. * Manage and operate the press in the absence of the Lead Printer, including rest breaks. * Spot and report any non-conformities to the Lead Printer or Shift Manager and support resolution as required. * Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of print equipment. * Work with colleagues in other areas e.g. Ink Technicians, Mounters etc. to maintain production standards. What we need from you: * Background in a manufacturing environment (essential) * Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths (essential) * Fluent English – ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and understand both written and verbal work instructions (essential) * Part or fully trained Printer, preferably with flexographic experience (desirable) * Ideally previous print experience (desirable) * Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques (desirable) * Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting (desirable) Print roles operate across the following shift patterns: Print Assistants operate the F&K and W&H machines, they will work a 12-hour shift pattern, spread over a rotating 4-week cycle. This will typically be: Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 offs Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days Week 4 – 7 off A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves some physical activity e.g. lifting & bending. What do we offer? * Friendly atmosphere * Progression * Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually) * Holiday entitlement 22 days inclusive of Bank Holidays * Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service) * Refer a Friend Scheme of £500 * Cycle to Work Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Employee Discount Platform * Eye test vouchers * Free Tea/Coffee