Printer (Gravure) - Permanent
Location: Cramlington, Northumberland
Shift: Rotating Shifts (Mon-Fri, Early Finishes)
Salary: £32,000 - £37,700 (DOE)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Printer (Gravure) to join a small, high‑performing manufacturing team at our Cramlington site, supporting the production of healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging.
This is a hands‑on operational role suited to a skilled printer who can set up, operate, and maintain gravure presses independently, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and consistency. The successful candidate will be someone who requires minimal training and can quickly integrate into a well‑established operation with low machine downtime.
Shift Pattern
* Monday to Friday rotating shifts:
o 6:00am - 2:00pm
o 2:00pm - 10:00pm
* Early finish on Friday
* 1‑hour early finish on Thursday
Key Responsibilities
* Set up, operate, and maintain gravure printing presses (2, 3, and 6‑colour machines)
* Install engraved cylinders and configure ink flow and web tension
* Interpret job specifications and production schedules accurately
* Monitor print quality, ensuring colour consistency and defect prevention
* Carry out fault‑finding and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime and waste
* Complete production and quality documentation accurately
* Follow strict health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and efficiency
* Work closely with Production, QA, and Engineering teams
* Guide and support assistants when required
Health, Safety & Quality
Due to the nature of healthcare and pharmaceutical products, this role operates within a highly controlled environment. You will be expected to:
* Actively follow and promote OHSE standards
* Participate in safety training and risk assessments
* Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards (6S)
* Operate strictly in line with SOPs and quality systems
* Support internal and external audits
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience operating gravure printing presses
* Minimum 3‑colour press experience (multi‑colour experience preferred)
* Strong understanding of gravure printing processes, ink systems, and cylinder preparation
* High attention to detail with strong colour‑matching ability
* Confident fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
* Experience working in a quality‑driven manufacturing environment
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Qualifications
* Level 3 Apprenticeship in Machine Printing (preferred), or
* Equivalent hands‑on experience with gravure printing equipment
If you are an experienced gravure printer looking for a stable, quality‑driven role where your expertise is valued, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply now to discuss this opportunity further.
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