Printer

Wakefield, £35,000 - £38,000 Permanent
Reference: P8JOB5973 | Specialist area: Printing | Sector: Printing

We’re looking for an experienced Printer to join a fast-paced label printing / FMCG manufacturing operation. This role focuses on producing high-quality printed output to agreed schedules, while maintaining strict standards around quality, safety, and efficiency.

The Role: 

  • Deliver print jobs to plan, hitting production schedules every time
  • Produce consistently high-quality output to approved copy and specifications
  • Operate presses safely and efficiently using the correct materials and equipment
  • Meet and exceed productivity and speed targets
  • Keep presses and work areas clean, organised, and audit-ready to 5S standards
  • Spot, escalate, and resolve quality or production issues quickly
  • Complete all system updates and production records accurately
  • Work to the highest health, safety, quality, hygiene, and environmental standards
  • Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to reduce waste and cost

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a similar printing role
  • Experience within a fast-moving label printing or FMCG environment
  • Background in flexo, gravure, offset, silkscreen, or hot foil printing
  • Willing to be trained on an MO4 printer
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams
  • IT literate
  • Strong understanding of health & safety best practice

 

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a 4-week rotating shift pattern:

  • Earlies:
    06:00 – 13:30, Monday to Friday
  • Lates:
    13:24 – 21:00, Monday to Thursday
    13:24 – 20:30, Friday
  • Nights:
    20:50 – 06:12, Monday to Friday

Rotation:

  • 2 weeks alternating between earlies and lates (weekly rotation)
  • Followed by 2 weeks of nights
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