Apprentice Print Technician (Press) – Level 3
BENDART LTD
Great Yarmouth, NR30 3LA
Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 May 2024
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Summary
Using top of the range equipment to produce an array of printed products, you will quickly be expected to integrate into a busy print environment, producing and finishing to a high level. Our aim is to build for the future and secure the next generation of print professionals to join us and help grow together.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40hrs per week, 9.00am - 5.00pm initially, moving to a shift pattern when competent. Days to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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3 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
You will be shown and trained in running a 4 colour litho printing press learning all about ink, chemistry and substrate interactions, ultimately producing high quality printed items to a defined specification.
A typical day will involve making-ready (setting up), running and maintaining jobs as you move through the work list.
Where you’ll work
Charles Street
Great Yarmouth
NR30 3LA
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 and 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 and throughout your time as an apprentice you will be supported by both Bendart 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 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
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Paid flu jabs and eye tests, wage increases based on productivity and company success, free parking, company pension scheme, 20 days paid holiday + all bank holidays + your birthday (paid). This can be a physical role, moving large pallets of material, and fitness is a consideration.
About this company
Blackwell Print have a proud history of printing in the East of England, our history stretches all the way back to 1870. We offer a full service solution, from catalogues, magazines, manuals and calendars to brochures, leaflets and stationery. In fact, we can print just about anything, from a single black and white business card to a million full-colour brochures.
After this apprenticeship
- You would be employed full-time as a fully qualified litho printer, print technician and be a key part of the team for the future, taking over senior roles as and when staff leave/retire.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BENDART LTD
Tom Davison
tom@blackwellprint.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000252863.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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