Print and Finishing Apprentice

As an Apprentice Digital Printer, you'll gain essential industry knowledge and hands-on experience operating digital printing machinery. You will also learn key post-press finishing processes, including trimming, coating, folding, binding, and quality control, ensuring high-quality finished products. In addition to the Apprenticeship Standard syllabus, you will:

Receive hands on training on both small and large format printers Understand the culture, values and processes of the printing and graphic communication industry Develop technical knowledge of print industry practices Deal with customer expectations, resolving problems and ensuring quality Transfer data files, setting up digital presses for production and carrying out various print finishing duties Work in accordance with company quality procedures at all times to ensure compliance with working practices and standards Once trained, show you have the ability to operate machinery in the most effective & safe manner Notify supervisor of any discrepancies or errors Ensure the allocated machinery/equipment you use is checked before use Clean the machines and doing minor maintenance Adhere to health and safety, environmental requirements and laws Under the supervision of a friendly team who will support your training and give guidance as necessary

Training:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard (press pathway). The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their off-the-job requirement of the apprenticeship.

Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Propack Direct Mail and the BPIF. You will be assigned a tutor to ensure that you have the best training available.

Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit your individual needs and business needs. Most training and studying will be site-based.

Training Outcome:

A successfully qualified Apprentice will be offered a full time position as a Digital Printer.

As a professional member of the team, optional training in other departments will be available, with potential career progression for ambitious individuals.

Employer Description:

Propack are an award winning print and direct mail company. With 30 years direct marketing experience, we operate a state-of-the-art production site covering: creative, data, print, direct mail, fulfilment and distribution. We are a proud Yorkshire company established in 1996. With decades of experience under our belt.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30, with one hour lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Problem solving skills,Team working