Screen Print Operator

Overview

Are you a passionate and motivated Screen Print Operator who would like to help with the production of garments and market-leading performance supports for strength sports and powerlifting? If so, we would like to hear from you.

This role will allow you to join a dynamic department that is responsible for applying the highest quality brand prints to our industry-leading products.

The Opportunity

We are looking for someone who will take pride in their role and work to the high quality standard that we set here at SBD. While technical skills are important, we place equal value on personality – energy, motivation, and a strong team spirit.

Screen Print Operator roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate manual and automatic screen printing machines (MHM)
• Produce films and create screens for printing
• Mix inks using specialized pigments
• Reclaim and maintain screens and pre-press area
• Perform equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Handle day-to-day print operations and related duties
• Working to deadlines and a schedule
• Remaining compliant with the company’s safety rules at all times

The Skills

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

Essential

• Minimum 2 years\’ experience operating automatic screen printing equipment (MHM)
• Experience printing multi-coloured jobs on various styles of fabric
• Real-time experience working in the pre-press creating screens
• Punctual and dependable work ethic
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality
• Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented attitude
• Efficiency in fast-paced environments
• Quick learner capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently
• Comfortable using IT systems and performing data entry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with dye sublimation techniques
• Experience with colour separation software
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator)

The Company

SBD is a global sportswear brand, designing and manufacturing market-leading performance products for strength sports. Our team is proud to craft all our products in the United Kingdom, with the majority fully manufactured at our headquarters on the Advanced Manufacturing Park. Our commitment to quality has seen our products become the standard among strength athletes in gyms across the world, including those competing in the World’s Strongest Man and the IPF World Powerlifting Championships.

2022 Business of the Year for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business of the Year for the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce 2023 Winner Outstanding Contribution to Employee Health & Wellbeing for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Made in Sheffield Awards 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise 2024 Be Well @ Work Gold

The Benefits

• New SBD Headquarters – Join us in our state-of-the-art building. A dynamic space designed for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth
• Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch – Enjoy a delicious selection of food served fresh daily so you can save time & money and focus on your best work
• Casual Dress Code – Allowing you to work comfortably and be yourself!
• Free Onsite Parking – Priority spaces go to those who car share too
• Performance Related Bonus – Directly linking the success of SBD to your earnings
• 33 Days’ Holiday including Bank Holidays – Providing flexibility for your personal life and well – deserved breaks
• Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters to us, so our EAP provides a wealth of resources and professional support for any of life\’s challenges
• 40% Staff Discount – Letting you experience our quality firsthand for less
• Strength Sports Event Tickets – Help us to celebrate the power and dedication we admire across the disciplines, live!
• Employee Referral Scheme – Get rewarded handsomely through our generous employee referral scheme when you help us find more great talent
• Early finish on a Friday – this role finishes at 1pm on a Friday

Salary, Hours, and Location

SALARY: up to £25,916.80

HOURS: 40 hours per week (Mon-Thur 7am-4pm, Fri 7am-1pm)

LOCATION: Unit 2b Lanchester Way, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Waverley, S60 5FX

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.

If you want to know more or wish to discuss anything in more detail, please contact hr@sbdapparel.com to arrange a phone call with one of our team.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are also dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of their background, beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.