Apprentice Pre-Press Print Operative

Summary

An excellent opportunity to develop existing skills or gain new skills within our print department at our manufacturing facility in Leyland. As an apprentice you will learn various print related skills at an established print company. There are many aspects to the role, including design, pre-press, printing, administration and problem solving.

Annual wage

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Paid Monthly

Training course

Print operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday: 07.30am to 03.30pm (breaks to be confirmed)

37 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

Responsible for creation of print ready files from customer artwork, ensuring the quality of the file is suitable for print processes. Ensuring all daily and long-term orders are completed within the required timescales. The role is also responsible for assisting with design and product development, using skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design and Microsoft Office Software.

All training for the relevant skills will be given in house.

Role and Responsibilities:

Monitor required timescales of the printed products
Ensure a constant and productive flow of work for the printed products
Assist in the development of new designs and products
Operate Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design and Microsoft Office Software
Complete samples and visual inspection of all samples prior to despatch
Assist in office administration using Print Management software
Communicate both verbally and written with all clients
Liaise with clients regarding designs
Rectify and resolve client complaints or queries relating to printed products
Provide cover for other team members during busy periods, absences 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

91 CLYDESDALE PLACE

MOSS SIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

LEYLAND

PR26 7QS

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

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Calibrate proof production equipment

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials

Option 2: Press Operative. Identify and set up printing presses

Option 2: Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment

Option 2: Press Operative. Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency

Option 2: Press Operative. Follow print press shut down procedures

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Your training plan

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will obtain a qualification in Print Operative Level 2.

Training for both the apprenticeship and the relevant skills to succeed in the role will take place at the workplace, with no requirement to travel to the training provider, BPIF.

The training and studying for the apprenticeship will be carried out via a combination of site visits from your BPIF Training Coordinator along with occasional remote delivery via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Computer Studies/Graphic Design (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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Established since 1906, dealing in Personalisation of print products across a wide sector.

https://ccaoccasions.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Discounted Staff Purchases

After this apprenticeship

A full-time permanent position will be available for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Lucy Kirkbride

vacancies@ccaoccasions.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000269166.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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