Flexographic Printer

Flexographic Printer £41,140 overtime 12-hour rotating shifts offering an excellent work/life balance Wigan, Lancashire We’re working with a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer in Wigan, supplying major UK food retailers and operating as part of a large international group with a strong focus on sustainability, quality and long-term careers. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Lead Flexographic Printer to take ownership of print operations on shift. The Role Set up and operate wide-web flexographic presses to optimum performance Lead print operations on shift, ensuring safe working and high-quality output Monitor print quality, troubleshoot issues and minimise waste Carry out press changeovers and run to KPI targets Ensure compliance with BRC, ISO and environmental standards Complete paperwork, electronic records and shift handovers Work closely with Technical and Quality teams when requiredExperience on Fischer & Krecke 16S or Bobst 20SIX CI presses is highly advantageous. About You Fully trained Flexographic Printer (NVQ / City & Guilds advantageous) Strong experience in flexible packaging or labels, ideally wide-web Confident with solvent-based inks Experience overseeing others on press Quality and safety focused with a manufacturing mindset  Salary & Benefits £41,140 basic salary 25 days holiday Bank Holidays, plus Christmas shutdown £500 Refer a Friend scheme Company sick pay (after 12 months’ service) Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme & employee discount platform Flu jab & eye test vouchers Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business  If you’re an experienced Flexographic Printer looking for a stable role with progression in a high-quality packaging operation, this is a great opportunity