Ink Technician

We are looking for an Ink Technician to work on a permanent basis for a global client based in the Wigan area.

Salary is c£32,200 per annum plus overtime, 22 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, healthcare, company shutdown at Christmas etc.

Duties for the Ink Technician:

As an Ink Technician, you'll be responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality inks to meet production requirements while ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with quality standards.

You'll work closely with the production team to ensure customer colour specifications are achieved and production downtime is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix inks accurately to production specifications.
• Ensure inks are produced right first time using approved recipes and colour standards.
• Manage and reuse returned inks where appropriate to minimise waste.
• Operate in accordance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Use colour measurement and quality control equipment to maintain colour accuracy.
• Record ink usage and returns within the production system.
• Assist production teams with on-press colour adjustments when required.
• Support stock control, ink deliveries and inventory checks.
• Assist with maintaining ink room equipment and solvent recovery systems.

Person specification for the Ink Technician role:

• Previous experience within a print, packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with colour matching and print inks.
• Knowledge of colour measurement equipment (such as X-Rite systems) is desirable.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Experience working to quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Forklift Truck licence preferred (training can be provided).
• Good communication skills with a good standard of written and spoken English.
• Physically fit, as the role involves lifting and manual handling.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern over a four-week cycle:

• Week 1 – 4 Night Shifts, 3 Days Off
• Week 2 – 3 Day Shifts, 1 Day Off, 3 Night Shifts
• Week 3 – 3 Days Off, 4 Day Shifts
• Week 4 – 7 Days Off

How to apply for the Ink Technician role:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!