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Print Colour Coordinator


Company : Saica Group


Location : Buxton, Derbyshire


Created : 2025-05-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Print Colour CoordinatorApply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.Location: Buxton, DerbyshireSalary: 30,000 plus attractive benefits packageContract : Full time, 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.Shifts: Monday - Friday 8.30-16.30About usSaica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).Sustainability at Saica begins with our values - we care, we value and we challenge.About the roleThe purpose of this role is to Co-ordinate Saica Flex Buxton colour management system while working closely with Sun Chemicals to ensure that all customer colour target is accurate.This role is responsible for the building and maintaining of Saica Flex Buxton digital colour library.To work with internal stakeholders in our PMR, Production and Management team in supporting in controlling jobs bags, sample folders and colour related queries.To apply for this opportunity, you will need -Computer literate - essentialEfficient with all Microsoft packagesXrite experience - essentialEFI PECAS knowledgeExtensive previous experience in working in the printing industry, preferable with colourQualification in Print and or colourBackground in Print / Lamination / Cold seal packing industry - experience of flexographic printing technology & its requirements a distinct advantageAwareness of H&s in the work placeGood understanding of quality standards within the food industry.Main ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with our Colour Partner , Sun Chemicals, to build and maintain a Colour Library from our existing and current colour standards.Add digital pantone colours and instruction to any new designs and work closely with our resident Third Party Sun chemical representative on order to align ink formulas and target colour.Allocate digital colour data to s/o -D numbers, process and pantone.Add correct print profile /CGAT data file to IQC library and colorcert.Add digital data to the S/O -D number.Make physical colour standards when required.Support the PMR team in controlling job bags along with sample folders and archive folders.Control digital colorcert project required by our customers such as ASDA and UB.Xrite calibration through net profiler and arranging yearly calibration of each Spectro .Maintain software and spectros.Work with XRITE directly on resolving any issues with equipment.Work with Sun chemicals on new IQC V10 and IFS6 where needed.Work with Sun chemicals on customer draw down requirements and unusual colour matching requirements.Work with the origination team on colour targets and instruction for new designs.Understanding customer requirements for colour spec and update any new fingerprint profiles into IQC.Keep up to date and accurate reporting on plate allocation on the plan to ensure all usage per plate data is captured.Allocate cold seal cylinders in the plan to capture usage per plate.Update special instructions for colour on PECAS.Control of colour targets and CXF files between Saica sites on transfer work.Support the Production and Management teams in all aspects of colour where applicable.Support the Technical Department with product testing and trailsAdd digital pantone colours and instruction to any new designs and work closely with our resident ThirdWork with the origination team on colour targets and instruction for new designsWhat we offer:Ongoing training and developmentFunding for role specific professional qualifications25 days holiday a year plus Bank HolidaysDiscretionary bi-annual bonus schemeContributory pension schemeCycle to work schemeTech SchemeBuy & Sell HolidaysFresh fruit baskets every 2 weeksFlu and eye test vouchersSaica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, so if you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click Apply and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.No agencies please.TPBN1_UKTJ