Apprentice Sign Maker
DISPLAY SIGNS LIMITED
Uxbridge, UB8 2UB
Closes in 8 days (Monday 16 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 July 2024
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Summary
Exciting times are ahead at Display Signs as we expand our operations, and we are on the lookout for a motivated Apprentice Sign Maker to join our thriving team. This is a fantastic opportunity learn a skilled trade and obtain an official qualification in level 3 sign making in a dynamic and culturally positive business environment
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Signage technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40 Hours per week Monday - Friday.
Shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 23 September
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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1
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
General production:
- Handheld tool operation
- Training provided on vinyl plotters and printers
- Fitting signs at client locations (accompanied by experienced fitter)
- Laminating Application directly onto sub straight or graphics onto a vehicle
- Liaising with design team
- Quality Control
- Upkeep of work area, "pride in the workplace"
Where you’ll work
Display Signs
Popes Quay
Rockingham Road
Uxbridge
UB8 2UB
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
Signage 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 Signage Apprenticeship Standard
- 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 remote delivery
- Candidates without the required level of maths and English will be required to complete Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship
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
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Creative
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this company
Display Signs, based in West London, has been a key player in the signage industry for over 40 years. Operating from our purpose built, 10,000 square foot factory, we are a dynamic, full-service signage manufacturer. Our expertise spans designing, manufacturing, and installing a diverse range of signage and display materials. Our offering includes wayfinding, safety signage, glass manifestations, wallpapers, hoarding panels, pylons/totems, external and internal signage, Braille and tactile signage, desk and interior building wraps, and vehicle wraps. We proudly serve a broad range of loyal clients, including local authorities, schools, care homes, and the NHS.
After this apprenticeship
With experience, you could become a supervisor or manager. You could specialise in different areas within the industry, working as a senior sign maker, fitter or account manager. You could become self-employed, either independently or as part of a franchise.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264745.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Monday 16 September at 11:59pm)
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