Signage Technician Apprentice

Summary

A Level 3 Signage Technician Apprentice is required. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to learn and work within the signage and branding industry. Allports Group - SignTek are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to train in all aspects of the signage technician role, from design through to manufacture and fit.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Signage technician (level 3)
Hours: Full Time Apprentice 40 hours per week 8.00am - 16:30, Monday - Friday. 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 20 December
Duration: 1 year 3 months
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

Support in all SignTek operations including; -

Removal of vehicle / Trailer graphics
Polishing cab/panels and refitting of vehicle livery
Design vehicle livery
Design company livery and install
Ensuring work place is kept clean and tidy at all times
Production and installation of all types of signage including complete vehicle “Wrap”

Where you’ll work

Fradley Park Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS13 8NG

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

WALSALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Signage technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.
Conduct site survey.
Calculate costs and prepare quotations.
Plan and schedule work.
Prepare for signage work.
Use graphic design software to design signage.
Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.
Select and use materials and components.
Assemble signs.
Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.
Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.
Apply, install or erect signs.
Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.
Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.
Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.
Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.
Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.
Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.
Rectify or report issues.
Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.
Conduct site survey.
Calculate costs and prepare quotations.
Plan and schedule work.
Prepare for signage work.
Use graphic design software to design signage.
Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.
Select and use materials and components.
Assemble signs.
Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.
Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.
Apply, install or erect signs.
Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.
Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.
Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.
Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.
Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.
Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.
Rectify or report issues.

Your training plan

Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 qualification - training is delivered virtually through Microsoft teams once per week.
You will also undertake Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and able to work safely on site visits and installations. - Must be comfortable working from height on installations. - Heavy Lifting and Standing most of the day.

About this company

Established in 1959 Allports Group has a tradition of serving commercial vehicle operators throughout the United Kingdom with products and services, delivering both financial and operational benefits. For over 60 years Allports Group has developed successful operations in key business areas, including Authorised Distributors for Renault Trucks, Isuzu Trucks, Allports Rental and Contract Hire specialists, Bodywork Repair and Paint Centre, and Deker Trailers, a business dedicated and specialised in multi-deck trailers. Based at our award-winning 10-acre Truck and Trailer Centre at Fradley Park in Lichfield, Allports continue to invest in people, facilities and resources designed to meet the exacting needs of modern truck and trailer operators. Through our dedicated business areas the Allports Group offer a complete package when it comes to trucks and trailers! With dedicated centres of operation we aim to provide the best integrated solution for your business. Managing Directors, Paul and Mark Sanders, with a lifetime of experience in the business and building on the legacy of previous generations, are dedicated to constantly improving the products and services offered and remain totally committed to supporting customers’ success. Together with a team of nearly 120 vehicle and trailer professionals, we are better placed than ever to ensure our products and services deliver real time benefits to our customers. We will continue to invest and develop our business whilst constantly striving to ensure our products and services meet the demands of modern business, working with our customers to ensure successful business partnerships designed to deliver real competitive advantage in vehicle and trailer operations.

https://www.sign-tek.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be a full time position for you to work with the company

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