Pre-Press Technician Apprenticeship

This important role within our production team incorporates the following duties & targets:

Produce and prepare artwork files for print, digital and other media formats Format and adjust design files to meet production specifications Operate and maintain advanced printing equipment to produce high-quality output and meet deadlines Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on printing presses Troubleshoot and resolve issues or defects Establish and maintain a good relationship with external press engineers Work closely with other departments, and studio colleagues to ensure customer orders are fulfilled to a high standard and on time Develop skills working with industry standard software such as Illustrator, photoshop, xmpie, Pitstop and Fiery

Training:

A full training plan will be created at the start of the Apprenticeship to provide information as to what you will be studying and when.

Learn2print will then deliver the underpinning theoretical knowledge for your Print Apprenticeship. You will attend a class each month for one full day at a local venue (this information will be provided on interview)

This teaching and training will cover everything from health and safety and general industrial practices to specific industry practices. This will lead you to preparation for your end point assessment, consisting of an online exam, professional discussion and observation in the workplace. You will be allocated a designated tutor and workplace mentor who will support and guide you through the apprenticeship. 

Training Outcome:

Once qualified promotion to Print Production Operative. Opportunity to develop further into the wider business.

Employer Description:
We're Eight Group. We’re a proud independent printer & marketing services company. We cover the full marketing mix from ideas to delivery from our production site. Based in Nottingham, UK operating internationally, working under the four sub-brands of ‘Eight Days’, ‘Eight Plus’, Eight Digital’, and ‘Eight Create’ to offer added value to customers through all channels.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. 30 mins unpaid lunch break.

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