Apprentice Print Assistant
STATEX PRESS (NORTHERN) LTD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 2EF
Closes on Saturday 30 November
Posted on 21 October 2024
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Summary
A great opportunity to join a print facility in Newcastle. You will support our production department, learning to operate various printing presses under supervision of a skilled team. If you have an eye for quality, take pride in everything you do and want to work for an ambitious and forward thinking employer, then we welcome your application.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 to £22,308 a year
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, specific working hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Print technicians conduct one stage of the printing process to produce a range of printed goods. They set up and operate complex print machinery and equipment to produce print products to the client’s order specification and timescales. They use their technical judgement to optimise production, maintain machinery and to resolve production problems and improve performance.
They produce risk assessments and safely handle hazardous materials. They must ensure a safe working environment that complies with health, safety and environmental requirements. To manage the production process, they must keep records using both digital and manual processes. They must work effectively with others, including giving clear instructions to colleagues.
Typical daily duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure that the work schedule for a defined period or shift will minimise wash ups, changeovers, and machine downtime.
- Comply with all company Health & Safety procedures.
- Run the press, check output and registration are within tolerances at pre-agreed checkpoints.
- Ensure that levels of waste and run-overs required for subsequent stages of the process are managed, quality is achieved, and operational efficiency is maximised.
- Liaise and consult with internal or external customers on wet proofs or press sign-offs.
- Identify and conduct maintenance in line with both manufacturer and company standards.
Where you’ll work
6 AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 2EF
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 Level 3 Print Technician apprenticeship, specialising in the Press pathway.
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 via regular visits from your BPIF Training Coordinator to deliver 1-1 support.
As an apprentice you will be given full training to carry out your role under the supervision of a supportive team, and will be given regular time during your working hours to work on the apprenticeship requirements.
More training information
We are the largest supplier of apprenticeships to the printing industry. We support the UK’s most innovative, dynamic and creative companies who are setting the standard for what is possible in print production. We do so through deep knowledge, passion and collaboration.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
About this company
Statex is an established, multi-award winning print solutions provider based in Newcastle, offering high quality print and digital services directly to our local, national and global customer base. We have a passion for print and take great pride in expanding traditional boundaries associated with print, to the benefit of our customers. Our employees are viewed as our most important asset, and we actively promote and offer training and progression opportunities to each individual.
https://statex.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
We are an employee focused business offering competitive rates of pay, 26 days annual leave, contributory pension scheme and on-site parking.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent, full-time position may be available, subject to business need.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Lucy Kirkbride
lucy.kirkbride@bpif.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283331.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 30 November
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