Print Department Operative; x shift
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line
Company Description
The purpose of the role is to support production operations within the Print Department. The operative safely handles printing machinery
- Sakurai & INO machines, setups, and administrative support tasks to deliver high-quality transfers and labels while ensuring operational compliance with standard operating procedures.
The purpose of the role is to support production operations within the Print Department. The operative safely handles printing machinery
- Sakurai & INO machines, setups, and administrative support tasks to deliver high-quality transfers and labels while ensuring operational compliance with standard operating procedures.
- This position operates fully on-site at our Harrogate facility.
- Set up and operate production printing equipment according to technical specifications and safety rules.
- Conduct regular quality checks to verify correct formatting, text alignment, and design accuracy.
- Maintain an organized work area, executing standard operating procedures to keep a high level of efficiency.
- Troubleshoot simple machinery or equipment issues and elevate advanced maintenance concerns promptly.
- Assist with recording production data, logging material utilization, and organizing product batches for dispatch.
- Prior experience working within a manufacturing or fast-paced production environment.
- Prior experience using Sakurai / INO print machines is a big plus.
- High attention to detail with an ability to follow specific technical guides and instructions closely.
- Strong team spirit with the willingness to collaborate and adapt to flexible shift cycles.
- Proficiency in handling machinery operations or digital/rotary printing devices safely.
- Strong written & verbal communication abilities to log parameters accurately.
What We Offer Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
- Health & Financial Security:
Enjoy Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance, a Cash Health Plan, a Pension, and free annual flu vaccinations - Time Off & Flexibility:
Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave, family-friendly policies, and Flexible working arrangements - Well-being & Development:
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, our Wellbeing Policy, and Individual Development Discussions for your career growth. - On-site Perks:
Take advantage of free onsite parking, free to use electric car charge points, a Cycle to Work scheme, and a comfortable on-site break area. - Community Engagement:
Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.
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