Print Department Operative (3 x 12 hour shift, Wednesday to Friday, 36 hours weekly)

Thermopatch USA; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cash Health Plan

Pension

25 vacation days

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Policy

Individual Development Discussions

Free onsite parking

Electric car charging points

Cycle to Work

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Avery Dennison's Thermopatch Sports site in Harrogate is seeking a production operative to support the Print Department. You will set up and operate Sakurai/INO printing equipment, ensure quality formatting and design accuracy, and log production data for dispatch.

You will maintain an orderly workstation, follow standard operating procedures, troubleshoot basic machinery, and collaborate with a team across shifts to meet high-volume transfer and label production targets at a state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced production environment.
• Experience using Sakurai/INO print machines is a big plus.
• High attention to detail with the ability to follow technical guides and instructions closely.
• Strong teamwork spirit and flexibility to adapt to shift cycles.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production printing equipment according to technical specifications and safety rules.
• Conduct regular quality checks to verify formatting, text alignment, and design accuracy.
• Maintain an organized work area and follow standard operating procedures to keep high efficiency.
• Troubleshoot simple machinery or equipment issues and escalate more advanced maintenance as needed.
• Assist with recording production data, log material usage, and organize batches for dispatch.

Skills

Machinery operations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Sakurai/INO print machines

Job description

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.

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.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills you need to succeed

• Proficiency in handling machinery operations or digital/rotary printing devices safely.
• Strong written & verbal communication abilities to log parameters accurately.

Additional Information

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.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Our Thermopatch Sports location, moved into in March 2025, is a brand new state of the art, collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel division and employs approximately 30 talented individuals. Here, we produce Heat Transfer Labels for world-class brands such as Premier League. Key functions at this site include Production, Application, Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, EHS, and Supply Chain, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.