Lithographic Printer

Req ID: 2135

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

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 To strengthen our motivated Talent Attraction Team at our Bradord plant, we are looking for a passionate Lithographic Printer on our Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106. 

The Lithographic Printer will operate, maintain, and optimise the printing press, ensuring high-quality printed products are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications, production schedules, and company quality standards.

• You will set up and operate the Heidelberg XL 106 press in line with production requirements.
• You will read and interpret job tickets, specifications, colour standards, and customer requirements.
• You will prepare printing plates, inks, coatings, substrates, and ancillary equipment for production runs.
• You will monitor press performance throughout production and make adjustments as required.
• You will achieve colour consistency using densitometers, spectrophotometers, and press control systems.
• You will minimise makeready times and material waste whilst maintaining quality standards.
• You will ensure jobs are produced within agreed production targets and deadlines.
• You will conduct quality checks throughout each production run.
• You will monitor colour accuracy, registration, print quality, varnish application, and finishing requirements.
• You will identify and rectify all printing defects.
• You will maintain GMP, ISO, BRC, or other relevant quality standards where applicable.
• You will perform routine press maintenance and cleaning activities.
• You will report equipment faults or breakdowns to engineering and management teams.
• You will maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• You will follow all company health and safety procedures.
• You will wear required PPE and promote safe working practices.
• You will support waste reduction and environmental improvement initiatives.
• You will support training and development of assistant printers and junior operators.
• You will assist with any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or production manager.

• You have prior experience operating print machines, or similar equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• You have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• You have the ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and job tickets.
• You have good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• You are cooperative and willing to learn cross-functionally.
• You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring a high standard of quality control.
• You have the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• You are reliable and possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
• You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have basic computer skills.

Join our dedicated team of passionate colleagues who like to get things done!

• Competitive salary and shift allowance.
• Overtime opportunities where available.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and employee benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A safe, modern, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within MM Bradford.

Your Talent Advisor:

MM Packaging UK Limited 

Holly Kirkham