Senior Printer

Ongo Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site

Job description

Job Title: Senior Printer

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £17.50 p/h

Work Type: Permanent

Our client who are one of the UK's largest manufacturers of flexible packaging, are looking to recruit multiple experienced Flexographic Printers. The ideal candidate will continue with training so that to improve your grading in all aspects of printing. Ensure all pre-run checks are undertaken and signed off and will be involved in the coaching and mentoring of trainee printers.

Job Accountabilities

1. Provide printers under training with clear guidance, leadership, advice and encouragement
2. Coach, support and identify training and development needs and opportunities for printers under training
3. Control all aspects of the printing process regarding quality, lay sheets, colour standards, quantities
4. Oversee the press at all times, in person or by delegation
5. Responsibility for cleanliness of the printing press and surrounding area at all times, demonstrating Clean as You Go
6. Ensure samples required are retained
7. Carry out quality checks ensuring our quality systems are adhered to at all times
8. Complete all required documentation accurately
9. Ensure at all times all aspects of Health & Safety are adhered to
10. Lead by example
11. Keep the printer informed of all problems and of any material deficiencies
12. Ensure all aspects of your relevant grading is carried out
13. Excellent knowledge of the Prism computer system
14. Complete all required production documentation accurately and on time
15. Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing information
16. Be flexible in undertaking duties and responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators/ Key decisions

1. Ensuring work is produced in a timely and safe manner
2. Complete understanding of the PRISM system
3. Accurate recording of production onto the quality documents
4. Positive attitude and actively helps promote company ideas
5. Lead by Example Able to produce good assistant printers

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

1. Must have Flexographic Printing experience
2. Team player who is able to see their contribution to the overall service including KPI targets
3. Able to work under minimal supervision
4. A person who can challenge in a supportive manner
5. Highly motivated, able to work on own initiative and show pride in their work
6. Good timekeeping, flexible when required
7. Willing to commit to a program of continuous improvement
8. Accurate and good attention to detail
9. Numerate and understanding of production efficiencies
10. Coaching and mentoring skills

The behaviours that must be demonstrated in the job

1. Can do Personal initiative and the encouragement of others
2. Determination
3. Enthusiasm
4. Team Work
5. Valuing others
6. Communication, ethics and integrity
7. Innovation
8. Efficiency
9. Quality/Hygiene/Safety
10. Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge

Key competencies

1. Safety awareness
2. Food safety awareness
3. Checking quality
4. Dealing with customers - internal and external
5. Demonstrated knowledge of company, job skills, equipment and procedures
6. Self-development and takes responsibility for own behaviour and work
7. Drive to get the job done
8. Responds positively to change
9. Thinking things through and identifying solutions
10. Knowing the business, understands the business context
11. Working to high standards
12. Working with others
13. Understands the internal and external customer and provides excellent customer service

To comply with

1. All Hygiene and Quality procedures and practices
2. Work within government and company Equal Opportunities Policy and practices
3. Work within Government and Company Health & Safety policies and practices
4. Work in accordance with all company environmental management requirements

Shift Pattern

Working 7 days over a 14 day period
Working 5/2 shift pattern
Week one: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday DAYS 5.45am to 6pm
Week two: Wednesday, Thursday DAYS 5.45am to 6pm
Week three: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday NIGHTS 5.45pm to 6am
Week four: Wednesday, Thursday NIGHTS 5.45pm to 6am