Careers

Develop your career with a company as ambitious as you are.

We want to attract people who believe in our values, who are passionate about what we do and want to be part of our exciting future driving our business to be one of world’s leading security printers.

Life at Cartor Security Printers is an environment where people are empowered to make decisions, rewarded for their success and have the opportunity for career development and growth with the support of the team.

Interested, then contact us here by submitting a speculative CV. We will hold your CV for 12 months and will contact you if a suitable role becomes available.

Current Vacancies

 

Gravure Printer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Gravure Printer to operate a 10-colour gravure press within our security printing facility. This role involves printing on polymer/plastic substrates, producing high-quality, security-sensitive products with strict quality and security standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, delivering exceptional print quality, and ensuring compliance with our rigorous security and quality control protocols.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and maintain a 10-colour gravure printing press.
  • Work with polymer/plastic substrates, ensuring correct handling and printing processes.
  • Interpret job specifications and production schedules to ensure accurate and efficient job runs.
  • Conduct colour matching and quality checks to meet exacting standards for security print products.
  • Monitor press performance, making necessary adjustments to maintain print quality and registration.
  • Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on the gravure press.
  • Maintain accurate production and quality records.
  • Adhere to stringent security protocols and confidentiality requirements inherent in security printing.
  • Collaborate with production teams, team leaders, and quality assurance personnel to meet deadlines and production targets.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, quality, and safety.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience operating gravure printing presses, ideally multi-colour presses (e.g. 6-10 colour).
  • Strong understanding of gravure printing processes, ink systems, and substrate handling.
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to achieve precise colour matching and quality standards.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve press issues promptly.
  • Understanding of quality control procedures and documentation in a production environment.
  • Comfortable working in a regulated, security-focused environment.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility to work shifts if required.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience printing on polymer or plastic substrates.
  • Experience in security printing or working with security-sensitive products.
  • Knowledge of anti-counterfeiting features or printing security features (e.g. microtext, UV inks).
  • Familiarity with ISO quality standards and procedures.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Organised and methodical approach to tasks.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and T&C’s will be discussed during the recruitment process.

To apply, forward your CV to: Anna Mitchell, Human Resources Manager at [email protected]