Flexographic Printer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Crewe
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Set up and operate flexographic printing presses (KBA, Comiflex brands) Perform press checks for colour accuracy and registration Mix and manage ink formulations to match colour standards Maintain accurate production records and logs Clean and maintain presses, anilox rollers, and related equipment Troubleshoot press issues and perform minor repairs Read and interpret job cards, colour standards, and technical drawings Experience with solvent-based inks

FULL DESCRIPTION

Flexographic Printer

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Crewe, Cheshire, England

Rate: £13 - £15 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Duties

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are on the lookout for Flexographic Printer for our client based in Crewe. The successful candidate will operate and maintain flexographic printing presses, ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of printed materials such as flexible film. This role requires technical knowledge, precision, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

As a Flexographic Printer your working hours and days are:

  • 4 out of 7 days per week
  • 12 hour shift

The rate of pay as a Flexographic Printer is:

  • £13.00- £15.00p/h

The duties and responsibilities as a Flexographic Printer are:

  • Set up and operate flexographic printing presses (KBA, Comiflex brands)
  • Perform press checks to ensure colour accuracy, print quality, and registration
  • Monitor press operation and make adjustments as necessary to maintain output quality
  • Mix and manage ink formulations to match colour standards
  • Maintain accurate production records and logs
  • Clean and maintain presses, anilox rollers, and related equipment
  • Troubleshoot press issues and perform minor repairs or adjustments
  • Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and quality standards
  • Collaborate with the prepress, finishing, and quality control teams

Requirements

The ideal candidate for a Flexographic Printer would need:

  • Secondary School Education
  • 2+ years of experience operating flexographic printing presses
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with solvent-based inks
  • Ability to read and interpret job cards, colour standards, and technical drawings
  • Good understanding of print quality control practices and colour matching
  • Capable of lifting materials and standing for long periods in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
  • Experience with narrow-web or wide-web flexo printing

How to Apply

If this role as a Flexographic Printer is for you then APPLY NOW or contact Hayley on [contact hidden]. Alternatively, click the apply link: or email [contact hidden]. Job ref: FLEX-PRINT-CRE-HS.

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