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Ink Technician
Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.
Saica Group
Company Description
Saica Group offers sustainable paper solutions for the manufacture of corrugated board and flexible packaging, promoting circularity in waste management. With over 12,000 employees and a presence in 11 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States), Saica Group operates across these business lines:
- [Saica Paper] – Production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard
- [Saica Natur] – Waste management and environmental services
- [Saica Pack] – Production of corrugated board packaging
- [Saica Flex] – Flexible packaging
Job Opportunity: Ink Technician
Location: Wigan (manufacturing site producing flexible plastic films for major food retailers)
At Saica Group, we are a sustainability-driven community with 10,000+ colleagues across 11 countries, making an impact through efficient and responsible solutions. We invite you to join our team and help shape a lasting sustainable future.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Ink Technician to ensure high-quality ink production and maintenance, while adhering to strict safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Your role involves:
- Producing inks aligned with customer specifications and maintained to exact standards.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., BRC, ISO, A2 environmental standards).
- Operating safely and efficiently, minimising waste and hazards.
Key Responsibilities
Your core duties will include:
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Ink Preparation & Quality Control
- Manufacture inks within data standards and anilox specifications for first-run success.
- Ensure dispensing key security for all ink operations.
- Identify and track returned or used inks for re-supply.
- Operate systems (IFS6, eXact spectro, IQC) to reduce press downtime.
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Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Apply SMED and 5S principles to optimise workflows.
- Prioritise the use of press returns over virgin ink to minimise waste via IFS6.
- Maintain a 24-hour minimum ink supply to support production plans.
- Support ongoing improvement projects if needed.
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Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Follow strict HSE policies, ensuring prompt spill reporting and cleanup.
- Maintain safety in the distillation plant for ink and solvent handling.
- Minise waste generation through efficient recirculation practices.
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Process & Technical Support
- Support printers with minor adjustments and ink recipe tweaks.
- Assist the Ink Room Manager with:
- Unloading ink deliveries
- Conducting stock takes and re-ordering
- Log press returns for future use in system.
Candidate Requirements & Skills
To succeed in this role, you must:
✔ Legal/General Knowledge
- Hold (or be trainable in) a forklift truck license.
- X-rite equipment certifications (beneficial).
- Colour matching experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of design standards in packaging.
✔ Technical Proficiency
- Skilled in production quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) protocols.
- Knowledge of continuum improvement techniques (lean, 5S, process optimisation).
- Fluent English (written and verbal communication required).
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✔ Physical & Attitude Fit
- Shall possess a reasonable fitness level (lifting, bending as part of the role).
- Apply our values of Care, Value, and Challenge in day-to-day operations.
Working Patterns
This role operates on a rotating 12-hour shifted schedule, typically structured as follows over a 4-week cycle:
- Week 1: 4 nights, 3 off
- Week 2: 3 days, 1 off, then 3 nights
- Week 3: 3 off, followed by 4 days
- Week 4: 7 days off
What We Offer
Join Saica and experience the difference of a supportive, values-driven environment where sustainability powers your career growth. Our benefits include:
🔹 Progression opportunities 🔹 Employee of the Month recognition (monthly & annual awards) 🔹 22 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) 🔹 Sick pay after 12-month service (Country-Specific) 🔹 Refer a Friend Scheme (@£500) 🔹 Cycle to Work Scheme (bikes & accessories) 🔹 Employee Assistance Programmes 🔹 Discount platform (shop with savings) 🔹 Free eye test vouchers 🔹 Fresh tea/coffee stipend
Join the Sustainable Solution Advocates
At Saica Group, a sense of purpose is central. For you, this job is not just a job – it’s a challenge to prosper, to value what you produce, and to support and push a culture of environmental responsibility. Are you ready to take an impactful step?
📩 Become part of tomorrow’s sustainable solutions today. Contact our recruitment team to discuss inks, innovation, and carrier achievement.
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