Job Description

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Region: Tyne and Wear

Sector: FMCG Food Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: \xc2\xa346,000 per year + Bonus

Job Reference: JOB-88712

Published: 31-08-2023

Duration: Permanent

Expiry Date: 28-09-2023

Start date: ASAP

Country: United Kingdom

If you are an experienced Printer (Offset, Lithographic, Flexographic etc) from a manufacturing environment, apply now for an immediate response and a call about the role.

Scantec recruitment are working in partnership with a leading FMCG Manufacturing business to recruit a Printer for their site based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The successful candidate would be responsible for running one or more print and/or varnish lines to achieve the qualitative and quantitative targets in printed/varnished sheet coats. Your role would be to ensure that the print lines are in pristine condition and small preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are performed effectively, constantly considering all related safety aspects in the process. Much more detailed information can be given upon pre-screen.

Benefits:
Company bonus
25 days annual leave plus stats
7x death in service
Company funded health cash plan
Fantastic 15% company pension scheme

Working Hours / Shifts: (more detailed break-down of the shifts will be given upon pre-screen)

• Working Hours \xe2\x80\x93 3 Shift System (Monday to Friday) \xe2\x80\x93 Earlies; 6-2 Mon-Thurs 6-1 Fri. Backs; 2-10 Mon \xe2\x80\x93 Thurs 1-7:30 Fri. Nights; 10-6 Mon-Thurs

• Identify and implement print line and process improvements.
• Ensures the lines are safe to operate.
• Ensures that the required materials to set up and run the print lines are available on time in full.
• Sets up, adjusts and runs the print lines.
• Contribute towards training line staff and apprentices.
• Monitors line efficiency, downtime, contributing to relevant action plans in order to improve it, when required.
• Ensures that all quality controls are taking place and that line spoilage, isolations and customer complaints are constantly under review, including the necessary actions to improve.
• Ensures proper implementation of the required WCP standards.
• Ensures daily maintenance of the machines(oiling, greasing, cleaning housekeeping) and work areas.
• Involved in technical projects when required.

• Previous experience within a Printing role/similar - ideally offset
• Offset print qualification is advantageous but not essential
• At least 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in an manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of Safety, hygiene and quality procedures
• Knowledge of MS Office and Outlook

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