Apprentice Lithographic Printer
TIPOGRAFIC LIMITED
Birkenhead, CH41 1LF
Closes in 8 days (Monday 16 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 July 2024
Contents
Summary
A fantastic opportunity to work as an apprentice within the print industry for a large independent label printer, using the latest technology machines within a fast-paced environment.
- Annual wage
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£12,480 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Shift rate available for applicants aged 18 and over.
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Specific days to be confirmed.
Days (for applicants under 18) 09:00 – 17:00 (30 minute break)
Shifts (for applicants 18 or over) 06:00 -13:30, 13:30 – 21:00.(20 minute break).
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 23 September
- Duration
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2 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The apprentice will undergo training throughout the complete lithographic workflow, learning about our process whilst also being part of our fast-paced production environment. The main focus will be on lithographic printing methods and learning the offset technology.
Main duties will include:
- Learning the process of plate making - what is involved and how it works. This is the process prior to printing
- Learning how to operate machinery
The duties of a 'number 2' print assistant on the machine will include:
- Preparing everything that is required for the press to keep going - paper, ink plates, blankets etc.
- Understanding all company quality checks that are undertaken, relating to colour, label size, barcode checks, gloss level, grain direction
- Ensure previous job retains are filed away correctly to be checked when required
- General waste, cardboard waste and paper waste is kept tidy around workstation
- Changing impression waste and blanket washcloths within the press
- Changing print blankets within the press
Throughout the career of an apprentice, the expectation is to progress through the role of being a ‘number 2’ minder on the press to becoming a leading hand – or ‘number 1’. The ‘number 1’ is in charge of everything around their equipment whilst on shift, they are expected to understand the machine in great detail, as well as instructing the second minder ('number 2').
Where you’ll work
Morpeth Wharf
Birkenhead
CH41 1LF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Print technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
- 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 Tipographic and the BPIF
- You will be assigned a training coordinator 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Mechanical aptitude
- Good hand-eye coordination
Other requirements
Vacancy will close early if the right candidate is found - apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note you may be contacted via e-mail for interview.
About this company
A well establish label printer based in the northwest of England. Tipographic are continually investing in state-of-the-art equipment since 1989, giving them an unrivalled range of printing and finishing facilities for their customers across the food and drink, newspaper and magazine, gift card and telecommunications sectors.
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of the apprenticeship, the role of a full-time 'number 1' printer will be available for the successful candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Lucy Kirkbride
lucy.kirkbride@bpif.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264527.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Monday 16 September at 11:59pm)
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