Quality Control Operative

This is a “hands on” role working as part of a small team within a busy QC/packing department. The purpose of this role is to maintain the highest standards of quality control throughout the finishing, packing, and dispatching process. Key Responsibilities • This is an on-site position. • Consistently maintaining high standards of Quality Control. • Finishing (cutting/counting) & packing printed products. • Ensuring check procedures are followed. • Preparing for daily dispatches ensuring correct shipping information is supplied. • Stock control. • Investigate operational incidents, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence. • Identify workflow bottlenecks and proactively develop practical solutions to optimize process efficiency. • Experience in a production environment. • Keen eye for details and good organisation skills. • Strong analytical mindset with experience using data-driven problem-solving techniques. • Proactive, dynamic, and able to use initiative. • Self-motivated and reliable with a desire to learn new skills. • Ability to work with tight deadlines remaining calm in a busy environment What we offer Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect: • Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Health and Life Insurance, a Cash Health Plan and a Pension. • Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave, family-friendly policies, and Flexible working arrangements, including shift working. • 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. 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 Arsenal FC.. 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 Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com 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 T