Ink Technician

Founded in 1852, Roberts Mart & Co Ltd is headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire; we are a leading supplier of recyclable flexible packaging solutions, working towards a sustainable future. It is the quality of our people, our customer service and our technical investments that maintain that position.

We work hard to be a supplier our customers trust and with whom they enjoy doing business. Our commitment to their complete satisfaction drives our thinking and underpins every corner of our operations. This commitment has given us the edge over many competitors in our industry.

Overview

Working an average of 42 hours per week, covering 12 hour shifts - Days, Nights and may include Weekends on a rota basis

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Main Purpose of the role

Your main responsibilities are to prepare inks using GSE dispenser and Xrite colour management tools to produce accurate colour according to production plan, whilst adhering to the strict Health & Safety regulations and upholding the companies' quality standards.

You will ensure that all products produced are to customer specifications will meet with quality assurance testing to achieve your KPI's.

You will be expected to be a punctual individual who demonstrates a consistent level of attendance and upholds professional standards at all time.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Preparing inks using GSE dispenser and Xrite colour management tools to produce accurate colour according to production plan.
• Use of press returns inks
• Unloading ink deliveries and storing them in the locked compound
• Day to day ink store housekeeping
• Able to work unsupervised and adapted to physical work load
• Troubleshooting ink related issues on printing press
• Taking inks to press and bring returns back to ink store
• Maintaining dispensing system and ability to handle 200Kg barrels and 20Kg pails using appropriate tools

Health and Safety

• Workplace Safety: Ensure all employees understand and follow workplace safety protocols and procedures.
• Hazard Identification: Regularly identify and report potential hazards in the workplace to prevent accidents.
• Incident Reporting: reporting and documenting of accidents, injuries, and near-misses.
• Health and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment to prevent illness and contamination.

Training

• Skill Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge relevant to your role.
• Soft Skills: Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to improve overall workplace efficiency.

Diversity and Inclusion: Create a respectful and supportive workplace culture

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

• Experience required
• Be flexible and work to suit business needs
• Ability to work overtime to cover holidays and sickness
• Able to work under pressure
• Good communication
• Paying attention to details and following procedures
• Ability to use computer
• GSE or equivalent
• This post subject to Ishihara test

A reasonable level of fitness is required, as the role involves some physical activity e.g., lifting & bending.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.81-£17.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds LS9 0AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work 12 hour days, nights and weekends on a rota basis?

Experience:

• Ink technical: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Leeds LS9 0AN (preferred)

Work Location: In person