Ink Technician - Leeds - Up to £30k pa / DOE

Role Overview

Our Client specialises in the manufacture of inks and is seeking a technician willing to learn and develop the skills required to eventually run a busy ink department.

Hours

Monday Friday 7am 4pm, 40 hours per week, with voluntary overtime available for holiday cover and during high production periods.

Qualifications

• Good colour vision.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office - and ability to be trained to use ink formulation software.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working with printing inks - or similar products such as paints is beneficial, as is experience working with ink dispensing systems - but not essential with on the job training provided.

Main Functions of the Role

• Providing a consistent, timely ink dispensing service in line with the daily production plan.
• Ink formulating and colour matching using spectrophotometer and proofing equipment.
• Ensuring all operating and health and safety procedures are adhered to, reporting any safety incidents to management.
• Carrying out any necessary colour corrections on press.
• Maintain stock control of all inks, varnishes and cleaning products, by doing routine stock counts, and ordering products when required.
• Ensure absolute departmental cleanliness as well as inspecting and cleaning the dispensing and ancillary equipment daily, reporting any faults.
• Control and organise the safe removal of all the empty waste tubs and ink.
• Supporting production ink trials and press passes.

Application Conditions

All enquiries in strictest confidence. CVs in MS Word format please (.doc / .docx).

Note: This position has now been filled and is no longer accepting applications.