Annual wage £12,480.00 to £22,308.00 National minimum wage based on age. Death in service insurance scheme. 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 Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 30 Months Possible start date 10 Jun 2024 Date posted 15 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000251149 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day We manufacture labels for a broad range of industries including; automotive, equipment hire, pharmaceutical, sales and service, arts and entertainment, warehouse and distribution. You will learn to operate Roland printers and various plotter machines and use multiple software packages including Adobe, Versaworks and Colorgate. Duties and responsibilities will include: Preparing print files using Adobe software Follow a job list/production plan, set printers running Colour matching and quality checking samples Keeping a check on job progress, checking continuous quality and ink levels Hand finishing labels into sheets Packing jobs ready for despatch Machine maintenance Operate plotter tables Trouble shooting and problem solving Laminating material constructions Completing product specification sheets and updating company database Stock control of materials and inks Liaising with office via email/telephone The training you will be getting Full training will be provided in-house alongside a Level 3 Print Technician qualification delivered by BPIF Training. The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship during their working hours. Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship through a structured training plan. You will be assigned a training coordinator who will work with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure that you have the best training and support available. Most training and studying will be a combination of regular site-based visits at the employer's premises and occasional remote delivery. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Upon completion of the apprenticeship there will be a full-time role working as a print technician in our wide format digital department. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Initiative, IT skills, Logical, Number skills, Organisation skills, Patience, Presentation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential Things to consider This role will involve running multiple printers simultaneously which will suit a person who has particularly good multi-tasking skills. The department has a high volume of short run jobs and requires an individual who can strictly work to a set plan and keep on track. A high number of printed jobs include printing variable data/barcodes. The ideal candidate must have very good attention to detail and have a high level of numeracy skills. Opportunities to attend trade shows specifically related to digital printing to keep up to date with current technology.