Print Apprentice – Large Format
UYR LTD
South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3AP
Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 February 2024
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Summary
An excellent opportunity to develop existing and gain new skills within our print department at our manufacturing facility at UYR Limited. There are many aspects to the role, including design, printing, pressing, operation of machinery and problem solving.
- Annual wage
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£15,392 a year
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Incremental wage increases throughout the apprenticeship, dependent upon successfully passing performance reviews.
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (moving to a shift rota of 06:00 -14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00)
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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2 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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2
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
- As an apprentice you will be trained to be responsible for setting up and operating the wide format printers and heat presses
- Ensuring all daily and long-term orders are completed within the required timescales
- Ensuring all products produced meet both quality control standards and the clients' specifications
- The role is also responsible for assisting with design and product development, using skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office Software
- All training for the relevant skills will be given in house at UYR Limited
Role and Responsibilities:
- Operating both wide format printers and presses
- Monitor required timescales of the printed products
- Ensure a constant and productive flow of work for the printed products Perform the daily clean and maintenance on the wide format printer
- Assist in development of new designs and products
- Operate Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office Software. Complete samples and visual inspection of all samples prior to despatch
- Assist in stock control highlighting when stock is low Communicate both verbally and written with all clients
- Liaise with clients regarding designs
- Rectify and resolve client complaints or queries relating to printed products
- Perform all duties in line with Company Standards, Environmental Policy, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety Standards
- Provide cover for other team members during busy periods, absence and holidays
- The role is an apprenticeship so training will be provided to enable you to carry out the above role and responsibilities
Where you’ll work
U Y R
15-17 Langthwaite Road
Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate
South Kirkby, Pontefract
WF9 3AP
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, you will obtain a qualification in Print Technician Level 3
- 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 UYR Limited 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 a combination of site-based and remote delivery
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
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this company
UYR are a leading supplier of technology-driven marketing solutions. We operate our own in-house print and wide format manufacturing facility, alongside one of the largest Design Studios in the North of England.
After this apprenticeship
- A successfully qualified Apprentice will be offered a full time position. As a professional member of the team, optional training in other departments will be available, with potential career progression for ambitious individuals
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000233567.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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