Apprentice Signage Technician

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and practically minded individual to become a key member of the team at Atomic Signs This is a excellent opportunity to join a vastly experienced company and potentially grow into a role integral to Atomic Signs, receiving training and experience along the way.

Annual wage: £11,481.60 a year
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Training course: Signage technician (level 3)
Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 4.30pm. Fri - 9am - 4.00pm. Including 30 minute lunchbreak.
34 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 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

In addition to the Apprenticeship syllabus, you can expect to be involved in a range of tasks across the signage producion process, including: Recieveing hand-on training on both small and large format printers UNderstanding the culture, values and processes of the printing and graphic communication industry Recieving a printed product, such as vinyl, which needs to be weeded out and then application film applied Mounting and laminating a product Quality controlling, packaging and dispatching a job to the client Practical knowledge of engraving and garment printing You will work alongside an experience team, that will help you to learn the entire process of digital graphics productiion, from the creation of graphics and application on site. You will be helping to design and organise signage and graphics and getting experience across all of our equipment. You will learn how to erect signage and apply graphics on site for a range of clients, so you will see the finished results of our work in areas like advertising and commercial vehicles. Using software such as Corel Draw and Roland Versaworks to prepare and print files on sign media Laminate vinyl using rolle-to roll laminator Trim and weed vinyl where necessary Mount vinyl onto Foamex/ACM/acrylic/vehicles Quality control and packing jobs for despatch and installation Survey client sites/vehicles for requirements and sizes Installation of small signs and vinyl as a one-person team Assist in bigger installations as part of a two-person team Duties include printing, cutting and mouting vinyl on substrates, interpreting client requests via online orders and packaging signs for delivery

Where you’ll work

Unit 6

Satellite Business Park

Blackswarth Road

Bristol

BS5 8GU

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

Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.

Conduct site survey.

Calculate costs and prepare quotations.

Plan and schedule work.

Prepare for signage work.

Use graphic design software to design signage.

Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.

Select and use materials and components.

Assemble signs.

Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.

Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.

Apply, install or erect signs.

Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.

Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.

Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.

Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.

Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.

Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.

Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.

Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.

Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.

Rectify or report issues.

Your training plan

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a L3 Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard. 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 Atomic Signs and BPIF Training. 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

Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Non judgemental
Number skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Physical fitness
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

It would be advantageous if the applicant had their own transport or lived locally. No mobile phones to be accessed in work hours

About this company

Atomic Signs is a family run signage solutions business based in Bristol

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship a full-time position may be available, subject to business need

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