Ink Technician

Job Title: Ink Technician Job type: Temporary to Permanent Location: Great Gransden (near Sandy) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour (potential increase after successful probation)   Our rapidly-growing client based in Cambridgeshire are currently looking for an Ink Technician to join their team on a Temp to Perm basis, with a view of an immediate start (after a successful interview process). The successful candidate would be responsible for accurate preparation, management, and supply of inks required for production across all Print machines.    Main duties as an Ink Technician: - Accurately mix, prepare and supply inks for production machines, ensuring correct colours and quantities are available to meet production schedules. - Coordinate with Production and Planning teams to forecast ink requirements and prepare materials in advance of upcoming jobs. - Manage returned inks, conducting quality assessments and drawdowns to determine suitability for reuse and recycling. - Maintain accurate records of ink inventory, usage, returns, recycling activities and stock levels through internal systems. - Stock control and purchasing activities by identifying material requirements, monitoring inventory and highlighting potential shortages. - Drive waste reduction initiatives by maximising ink recycling and reuse opportunities while maintaining quality standards. - Ensure the ink department remains clean, organised and fully compliant with company procedures, health and safety regulations. What's needed as an Ink Technician:  - Previous background, experience, and knowledge within the Print industry (desirable) - Previous experience & understanding of Ink preparation & it's processes (desirable) - Previous experience working within a Factory/Production environment - Good attitude and willingness to learn   - Physically fit and able to work on your feet for long hours daily/weekly - MUST be able to drive or live extremely local due to local  Perks of working on a Temp to Perm basis: - Opportunity to join a well established team - Weekly pay (during Temping period) - 24/7 support (during Temping period) - Tax relief on Travel scheme (during Temping period) - Rewards & Discounts Please apply within