Screen Printing Operative

BDS Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

BDS Ltd, a glass screen printing specialist in North Yorkshire, is hiring a Screen Printing Operative. The role is factory-based, Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 5.00pm, with a 47.5-hour workweek and a probation period.

Starting salary is £13.22 per hour (£32,650 per year on successful probation) with £12.71 during the initial 3 months. You will operate screen printing equipment, ensure quality, and support maintenance in a busy print department.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a print production role, preferably with Debuit or semi auto screen printing machines.
• Strong attention to detail and eye for quality, both visually and physically.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety checks on equipment and setting up machines for different jobs.
• Check and change screens and inks during the printing cycle.
• Inspect print quality and production samples for pre-production approval.
• Support machine strip down and cleaning, loading and unloading Lehr.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Organise and prioritise workloads

Team player

Enthusiastic and quick learner

ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

Debuit machine (preferred)

Job description

Screen Printing Operative

Salary: £13.22 per hour (£32,650 pa) on completion of successful 3-month Probation Period.

(£12.71 during initial 3 month Probation Period)

Factory based: Barlby , North Yorkshire (Nr Selby): Monday - Friday, 7.00am to 5.00pm (47.5 hours per week)

Lunch Break: 30 minutes

About BDS Ltd.

BDS is a leading provider of high-quality screen printing on glass products, serving a diverse customer base with precision, reliability, and a strong commitment to excellence. We are ISO 9001 certificated and are dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of quality across all aspects of production.

Role Overview

Working in the Print Department with Machine Operatives assisting and fulfilling all aspects of operating a Screen-Printing Machine printing on glass.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to: -

The tasks involved in operating a machine safely and to the highest standard vary and include the following:

• Safety checks on the equipment you are using
• Setting up the machines for different jobs
• Checking and changing the screens and inks throughout the printing cycle
• Checking for defects, print quality and inspection
• Producing samples for pre-production approval
• Assisting with machine strip down and cleaning
  • Loading and unloading Lehr, meeting production figures

Skills & Experience Required

Prior experience in a print production role, preferably working with Debuit (preferable but not essential and semi auto screen printing machines.

• Strong attention to detail and an eye for visual and physical quality.
• Good communication skills, for dealing with internal teams.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
• A team player with a proactive attitude and hands-on approach.
• Must be enthusiastic and committed to learning new skills and working in a fast-paced efficient team environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 procedures and compliance -preferable but not essential

Benefits

• Includes any relevant benefits - e.g. pension scheme, holiday entitlement, etc.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing company focused on quality and innovation.