Flexographic Printers, Print Assistants and Setters

at  Forum Packaging Ltd

JOIN THE FORUM TEAM!

Due to Forum Packaging Ltd’s continued growth, we are excited to recruit experienced Printers and/or Print Assistants/Setters to join our busy print department. Whether you are an experienced printer or a factory operative looking to train in a recognized printing profession, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a progressive company on a variety of 4 to 8 colour flexographic printers.

ABOUT US

Forum Packaging Ltd has been manufacturing paper products for more than 50 years and is one of the leading packaging companies in the UK supplying all types of paper sacks, padded mailers and preprinted material to diverse market sectors.

PRINTER (EXPERIENCED):

As a Printer, you will:

• Set up and run 4 to 8 colour flexographic presses
• Monitor control print quality to meet high standards
• Optimise print speeds and troubleshoot print faults efficiently
• Highlight print issues to the Print Manager
• Ensure compliance with good housekeeping, quality, safety, hygiene and environmental standards
• Train and support other team members

SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

For all roles, we are looking for candidates with:

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Practical skills, manual dexterity, and basic mechanical knowledge
• A positive and flexible approach to multitasking
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Logical thinking and a methodical approach to problem solving
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work accurately under tight deadlines
• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to remain calm under pressure

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

For Printers: Minimum of three years’ flexographic printing
For Print Assistants/Setters:Minimum of 2 years experience in a print or manufacturing environment

For both roles:

• Previous experience of working on a three shift system (morning, afternoons, nights)
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality, hygiene and environmental standards
• Proficient with computers systems
• A minimum of three GCSEs (or equivalent) is desirable

For all roles, we are looking for candidates with:

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Practical skills, manual dexterity, and basic mechanical knowledge
• A positive and flexible approach to multitasking
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Logical thinking and a methodical approach to problem solving
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work accurately under tight deadlines
• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to remain calm under pressur

For both roles:

• Previous experience of working on a three shift system (morning, afternoons, nights)
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality, hygiene and environmental standards
• Proficient with computers systems
• A minimum of three GCSEs (or equivalent) is desirabl