Litho Printer, Melksham

Litho Printer (Contract) Hourly Rate -£17.93/hour (Average 40 hours per week, £37,294.40 per annum), plus overtime Location - Wiltshire/Hampshire Were working with a large pan-European manufacturing business which operates 7 days a week that is actively seeking an experienced Litho Printer to join one of its site Manufacturingteams on a contract (potentially to permanent).You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a B1 2 colour perfecting printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and safely. Your Key Responsibilities: Set up and operate litho sheetfed printing press To read and interpret job instructions specificationsTo prepare plates, inks, and paper for print production To monitor print quality, colour consistency, and registration through production Make adjustments throughout to ensure output meets quality standards Perform routine maintenance and maintain clean press equipment and working area To troubleshoot mechanical or print issues quickly in order to minimise downtimeEnsure adherence to company health&safety procedures To maintain accurate production records and logs Your Skills and Experience: Experience as a 2 colour or multicolour Litho Print Operator (typically 3+ years), whilst experience of Heidelberg equipment is an advantage, it is not a pre-requisite. Good technical knowledge of lithographic/offset printing processesSolid understanding of colour matching and print quality control Capable mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills - Likely to have some basic maintenance/engineering skills Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is critical for the role Attention to detail and understanding of ISO quality standardsPreparedness to work shifts, overtime, or weekends if required If youre seeking a technical print production role within a very capable and strong business, with the potential for a permanent position, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ