Ink Technician

Ink Technician – Flexible Packaging

Location: Leeds

Salary: £14.81 to £17.41 per hour, depending on experience

Shifts: 4 on, 4 off Continental Shifts (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We're recruiting for an experienced Ink Technician to join a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer in Leeds.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in ink mixing, colour matching or ink management within a printing environment, particularly flexographic printing.

You'll be joining a busy production environment, helping ensure accurate colour consistency, efficient ink preparation and the smooth running of printing presses.

Working Hours & Shifts

You'll work a 12-hour continental shift pattern consisting of:

2 day shifts
2 night shifts
4 days offThis is a rotating shift pattern that includes weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and mixing inks to achieve accurate colour specifications using GSE dispensing systems and X-Rite colour management equipment.
Colour matching and ensuring consistency throughout print production.
Troubleshooting ink-related issues on printing presses.
Managing returned inks and reusing them where appropriate.
Supplying inks to presses and collecting returns.
Maintaining ink dispensing equipment and keeping the ink store organised.
Receiving and safely storing ink deliveries.
Working closely with printers and production teams to maintain quality standards and minimise downtime.
Following health and safety procedures when handling inks and materials.What We're Looking For

Previous experience as an Ink Technician, Ink Mixer or in a similar print production role.
Experience within flexographic printing or flexible packaging would be particularly beneficial.
Knowledge of ink dispensing systems such as GSE or equivalent.
Experience using X-Rite colour management equipment would be advantageous.
Good understanding of colour matching and ink-related print issues.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Comfortable working 12-hour continental shifts.
A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider production team.What's on Offer?

£14.81 to £17.41 per hour, depending on experience.
4 on, 4 off continental shifts, giving you four consecutive days off.
Permanent, full-time employment.
Opportunity to join an established flexible packaging manufacturer.
Varied, hands-on role within a busy print production environment.If you're an experienced Ink Technician looking for a new opportunity in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Taylor Higson for a confidential chat