Annual wage £12,480.00 to £22,308.00 National Minimum wage plus benefits Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Days to be worked: Mon to Fri Start and Finish time: 8 - 4 Unpaid breaks: 30mins Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 26 Months Possible start date 10 Jun 2024 Date posted 11 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000236657 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day There will various aspects of the job all unique to that particular job. · Guillotining – Operating a B1 machine to cut paper to size. · Folding – Learning to operate a folding machine to fold leaflets etc… · Die Cutting – Using a Platen to create bespoke cuts. · Flow-wrapping – To package up finished items. · Shrink Wrapping – To package up finished items. · Embossing – Use to create bespoke impressions and marking within paper. · Debossing – This is like the embossing above. · Foiling – To create foil logos and text on items. You be working within a small friendly team that is rapidly growing creating things you see in everyday life. Leaflets, Clothes Swing tags, Books, Stationery pads ranging up to bespoke display boxes. Full training on all machines needed to do the above will be given along side in depth training in print and finishing. Everything is done in house so you can see the processed from design to finishing and dispatching. The training you will be getting Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard for Print Operatives (Level 2) or Advanced Apprenticeship Standard for Print Technicians (Level 3) A full plan will be created at the start of the Apprenticeship to provide information as to what you will be studying and when. Learn2print will deliver the 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. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Qualified print finisher with opportunities to move into digital print. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Essential