ROLE: Flexographic Printer
LOCATION: Kilmarnock
HOURS: Full-time, Continental shift pattern – 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (days and nights)
PAY: Up to £40,000 per annum
CONTRACT: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled Flexographic Printer to join a well-established manufacturing site in Kilmarnock. This permanent role offers long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and the chance to work as part of a supportive and professional production team.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in Flexographic Printing is essential
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to operate, or quickly learn to operate, flexographic printing machinery and related software
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
• Experience meeting SEDEX and ETI requirements (advantageous but not essential)
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
  Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
  If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
  Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter, welcoming applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
  We act as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In perso

• Operate and manage flexographic printing machines, including a 10-colour narrow web servo-driven flexographic press
• Prepare presses for printing and troubleshoot issues during production
• Monitor printing processes to maintain optimal operating levels, adjusting as necessary
• Manage inks and solvents in line with material type and work order specifications
• Ensure all printing tasks meet high quality standards and maintain consistency throughout shifts
• Operate at production speeds and within set targets, recording and reporting any deviations
• Continuously work towards improvements in production methods to reduce downtime and potential quality issues
• Liaise with the Production Manager to maximise machine utilisation, reduce waste, and meet delivery deadlines
• Follow Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures, maintaining accurate production records
• Promote and maintain safe working systems to ensure efficient and injury-free operations
• Work collaboratively within the Print Department, supporting colleagues and sharing information