Print Finishing and Binding Apprentice
CPI UK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD
4 Pegasus Way, Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6TR
Closes in 10 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 October 2024
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Summary
CPI Group has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our dynamic Bindery team to develop as a skilled Bindery Operator and actively participate in a 26 Month apprenticeship in Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pay set at National Living Wage dependant on age.
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, double day shift pattern, 6.00am - 2.00pm / 2.00pm - 10.00pm .
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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2 years 2 months
- 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
The purpose of this role is to learn how to:
- Operate binding machines in the production of cased and flush books
- Operate a single knife guillotine
- Understand the components and make-up of books
- How to make a book by hand
Responsibilities
The position involves:
- Actively participate in your own development plan
- Work towards key performance standards but always recognizing that quality is paramount
- Ensure good house-keeping of area
Where you’ll work
Units 1, CPI Antony Rowe, Industrial estate,
4 Pegasus Way, Bowerhill, Melksham
SN12 6TR
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
LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED
Your training course
Print technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Advanced Apprenticeship Standard for Print Technicians (Level 3)
A full plan will be created at the start of the Apprenticeship to provide information as to what you will be studying and when. Learn2print will deliver the theoretical knowledge for your Print Apprenticeship. You will attend a class each month for one full day at a local venue (this information will be provided on interview) This teaching and training will cover everything from health and safety and general industrial practices to specific industry practices. This will lead you to preparation for your end point assessment, consisting of an online exam, professional discussion and observation in the workplace. You will be allocated a designated tutor and workplace mentor who will support and guide you through the Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Pro-active approach
- Personable
- Able to build relationships
- Able to follow instructions
- Desire to learn
Other requirements
Previous manufacturing experience preferred, but not essential
About this company
CPI Group are a pan-European book printer and distributor with 17 manufacturing sites based within the UK, France, Germany, and Spain. We work in numerous markets including Trade (printing millions of Harry Potters!), to printing books for the academic and educational markets delivering school books and books on demand.
After this apprenticeship
- Full time position upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED
Jeanette Vickers
jeanettevickers@learn2print.co.uk
01636636000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281994.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
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