Print Operative

Classic Football Shirts; Hyde; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Well being: Five-a-side football every

50% Staff discount

Casual dress code

Free on-site parking

Social events

Small friendly team

Earlier finish on a Friday

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Classic Football Shirts is seeking a detail‑oriented Print Operator to join our Hyde production team. You will operate a professional heat press, ensure perfect prints, manage stock, and maintain safe, orderly workflows in a busy print area.

Ideal candidates are fast learners who work well independently yet support colleagues, follow instructions precisely, and uphold health and safety guidelines while contributing to a small, friendly team.

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a strong focus on accuracy to ensure high-quality printing results.
• Fast Learner: Quickly grasps new skills and processes, with a drive for precision and organisation.
• Independent and Target-Driven: Comfortable working independently and achieving personal targets with minimal supervision.
• Team Player: Capable of working collaboratively and offering support to colleagues when needed.
• Instruction-Focused: Adheres closely to instructions to maintain consistency and quality.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Understands and follows general health and safety guidelines in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate a professional heat press machine to print football-related products following instructions from the Print Manager.
• Ensure all prints are applied correctly, aligned properly and free of defects such as peeling, misalignment, spelling or incorrect names/numbers/patches by following all tools provided, ensuring correct fonts and sizing.
• Assist in organising, checking, and counting printing-related stock to ensure accurate inventory management.
• Sort and manage incoming goods daily to maintain workflow and organisation.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, ensuring equipment is used correctly and safely, maintaining a clean and hazard-free workspace, and reporting any issues or risks promptly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Fast Learner

Independent and Target-Driven

Team Player

Instruction-Focused

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

About us:

www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk

Classic Football Shirts started in 2006 when university friends Matt Dale and Doug Bierton set out to track down rare football shirts. From those early days in a bedroom full of rails, the company has grown into a thriving business with a talented team, a busy warehouse, and stores in Manchester, London, and the US.

Our passion for football and the stories behind every shirt drives everything we do. At Classic Football Shirts, we work together, stay grounded, and always put our fans at the heart of the business. We share the passion, win together, stay fan-focused, be agile, and stay grounded - values that guide how we operate every day.

To find out more about our story so far please follow this link: https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/about-us

We welcome all suitably qualified applicants and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We have a great work ethic and a friendly group of diverse employees who enjoy working here to help carry out our mission.

Location: Hyde, parking on site. 10-12 minutes train journey from Manchester City Centre

Hours: 39 hours per week, 5 days a week, between Monday and Saturday, with a rotating day off in the week when working Saturdays. You will be required to work a minimum of two Saturdays per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a professional heat press machine to print football-related products following instructions from the Print Manager.
• Ensure all prints are applied correctly, aligned properly and free of defects such as peeling, misalignment, spelling or incorrect names/numbers/patches by following all tools provided, ensuring correct fonts and sizing.
• Assist in organising, checking, and counting printing-related stock to ensure accurate inventory management.
• Sort and manage incoming goods daily to maintain workflow and organisation.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, ensuring equipment is used correctly and safely, maintaining a clean and hazard-free workspace, and reporting any issues or risks promptly.

About you:

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a strong focus on accuracy to ensure high-quality printing results.
• Fast Learner: Quickly grasps new skills and processes, with a drive for precision and organisation.
• Independent and Target-Driven: Comfortable working independently and achieving personal targets with minimal supervision.
• Team Player: Capable of working collaboratively and offering support to colleagues when needed.
• Instruction-Focused: Adheres closely to instructions to maintain consistency and quality.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Understands and follows general health and safety guidelines in the workplace.

What's in it for you?

If you have an interest in sustainable fashion and sportswear then this is a great opportunity to join our team at Classic Football Shirts who are the market leader in original and authentic football shirts

• Full training and on-going support from line manager and supervisors
• Well being: Five-a-side football every week, Fruit delivery, other free food on site for breakfast/lunch
• 50% Staff discount
• Casual dress code
• Free on-site parking
• Social events
• Small friendly team
• Earlier finish on a Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers free counselling

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,278.00 per year

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Location:

• Hyde, Greater Manchester (preferred)

Work Location: In person