Litho Printer

Litho Printer (Contract)

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

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 Manufacturing teams 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 specifications
• To 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 downtime
• Ensure 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 processes
• Solid understanding of colour matching and print xwzovoh 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 standards
• Preparedness 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.