Print Operative

The Workwear Co; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Workwear Co. in Belfast is seeking a Print Operative to operate DTF printers, vinyl cutters, and heat press equipment, and prepare artwork for print while ensuring high-quality output across garments.

This role provides full training in a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to develop skills in garment printing, design software, and quality control.

Qualifications

• Experience in a print production or manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential – full training provided.
• Good eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers, vinyl cutters, and heat press equipment.
• Set up and align artwork accurately for each job.
• Ensure print quality and consistency meet company standards.
• Monitor production schedules and meet daily output targets.
• Prepare garments for print (positioning, pressing, finishing).
• Troubleshoot basic machine issues and perform routine maintenance.
• Work closely with the design, embroidery, and dispatch teams to meet deadlines.
• Follow health & safety and quality control procedures at all times.
• Experience with DTF, heat press, or garment printing.
• Basic Adobe Photoshop/CorelDRAW or other design software skills.
• Understanding of different fabric types and print techniques.

Skills

Printer operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Tools

Photoshop

CorelDRAW

Job description

Belfast, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/09/2025

The Workwear Co. is Northern Ireland’s leading provider of customised workwear, PPE & promotional clothing. We operate in a fast-paced, high-output environment with in‑house embroidery and printing facilities, supplying thousands of garments weekly to customers across the UK and Ireland.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Print Operative to join our production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating printing machinery (DTF, vinyl, heat press, etc.), preparing artwork for print, and ensuring high-quality output across all printed garments

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers, vinyl cutters, and heat press equipment.
• Set up and align artwork accurately for each job.
• Ensure print quality and consistency meet company standards.
• Monitor production schedules and meet daily output targets.
• Prepare garments for print (positioning, pressing, finishing).
• Troubleshoot basic machine issues and perform routine maintenance.
• Work closely with the design, embroidery, and dispatch teams to meet deadlines.
• Follow health & safety and quality control procedures at all times.
• Experience with DTF, heat press, or garment printing.
• Basic Adobe Photoshop/CorelDRAW or other design software skills.
• Understanding of different fabric types and print techniques.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Experience in a print production or manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential – full training provided.

Good eye for detail and accuracy.

Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Team player with a positive attitude.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.