Apprentice Flexographic Printer

Apprentice Flexographic Printer
Contract Type: PERMANENT
Hours of work: 38 hours per week, Mon–Thurs 8.30am–5pm, Fri 8.30am–4pm (Flexible)
Location: James Hall, Bowland View, Preston
Job Overview
A Bit About Us James Hall & Co. LTD traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in Southport, Lancashire. James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success is due to the teamwork, skills and commitment of our employees.
More About The Role We are a large distribution company based in Preston with our own in-house and on-site printing department and we are looking for an Apprentice Flexographic Printer with an eagerness to learn and keen attention to detail to work alongside a small but experienced team who take pride in their work and the products that they produce.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in printing within a well-established company with a successful future Full training is provided with our fully funded apprenticeships after which you will be a fully qualified Flexographic Printer. As an Apprentice Flexographic Printer, you can be expected to-

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  Complete NVQ Level 3 in Machine Printing
• Learn to operate a seven colour KDO Flexographic Printer
• Monitor and control printing press to obtain maximum quality
• Set and mount plates, set gears and print cylinders, set print dies
• Complete job ticket documentation
• Work well within a team to meet short deadlines
• Ensure machines are maintained to a good working order
• Report any issues to line management
• Adhere to correct Health and Safety procedures

A Few Things About You

• We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high levels or accuracy at all times
• GCSE 4-9 or equivalent required in Maths and English
• A willingness to learn about all aspects of Flexographic Printing
• You will possess a good attention to detail and have an ability to be
• self-motivated and organised
• You will have a pro-active, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as in a team
• You will be required to maintain good attendance and time keeping

Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies? All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success. We’re passionate people, determined to do whatever’s necessary to make our customers happy.
Great People Deserve Great Things
As an Apprentice Flexographic Printer, you can take full advantage of our benefits package. As well as the fundamentals, like pensions and holidays which apply to all James Hall Group of Companies, we have specific benefits at our James Hall Division such as:

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  Staff Discount Scheme
• Service Awards
• Christmas Hamper
• Children’s Christmas Party
• Annual Dinner Dance
• Training and Development

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