Apprentice Digital Printer
BLUE PRINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Droitwich Spa, WR9 0NX
Closes tomorrow (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 March 2023
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Summary
This is a excellent opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm and drive. As a production apprentice, you will be working on everything from artwork and data files, to print presses, finishing equipment and enclosing lines. You will earn as you learn, combining practical training with study towards a Level 2 Print Operative Apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
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£15,392 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£296 per week
- Training course
- Print operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, which includes a 30-minute lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- 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
- To help keep the premises safe, clean and tidy - Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on the assigned machines
- The set up and operation of machines must be done in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
Assist in the management of stock:
- Ordering, storage and control
- Complete associated paperwork and systems transactions, ensuring all paperwork pertaining to company stock is checked and processed in line with company procedures
- Pack product to orders
- Data input onto management systems
- Assist with loading and unloading of delivery vehicles
- Using of forklift, once trained
- Using Mechanical Handling Equipment i.e. fork lift trucks to move goods around
Aid in the preparation of jobs for production:
- Checking of stock, machine make-ready, verifying specifications
- Working with colleagues to ensure Blue Print delivers the quality expected by clients
- Participation to ensure good teamwork
Where you’ll work
Unit 11, Wassage Way,
Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate
Lovett Road
Droitwich Spa
WR9 0NX
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 operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 2 Print Operative Apprenticeship Standard
- The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship
- Candidates who do not have the required level of maths and/or English will be required to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship
- Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Blue Print 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)
- IT or Technology (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
- IT skills
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this company
Blue Print has been established since 1999. With many years of experience of supporting our customers: print and direct marketing requirements, meeting agreed outcomes; we continue to invest in: staff, equipment, and software, to ensure our continued innovative and reliable direct mail services. Blue Print Direct Mail offers a comprehensive range of direct mail services, using our on-site facilities, as well as working in close partnership with trusted and audited external suppliers to deliver immaculate campaigns from just 1 record to a million records (bulk mailings).
After this apprenticeship
- As a production apprentice, you'll be doing the vital hands-on job of supporting, gaining valuable knowledge that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your career. You'll also be a crucial member of the organisation
- A career in Print can be hugely rewarding in terms of job satisfaction, pay and benefits. An apprenticeship with Blue Print offers you the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade qualification as part of a challenging and unique career. Not only will you gain a recognised professional qualification, but upon completion you'll also have a guaranteed job in your chosen field
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000143514.
Apply now
Closes tomorrow (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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