Apprentice Signage Technician

Summary

An excellent opportunity working for an established signage company based in Hampshire. You will be working in the production department learning all aspects of sign making as well as on site with install teams.

Annual wage: £17,888 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Signage technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday ? Friday 8-5 (one hour for lunch). Flexibility with start and finish times essential.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 February
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

Assisting on-site install teams with signage installation
Assisting in the workshop with laying up of composite panels for hoardings and other general signage
Design work using Illustrator
General help in the workshop supporting the production team

Where you’ll work

Canal Cottage

Dogmersfield Park Estate, Chalky Lane

Dogmersfield

Hook

RG27 8TD

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

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 Signage Technician Standard, plus any relevant Maths and English functional skills (if needed). Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training. You will be assigned a training coordinator. Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs Most training and studying will be site-based You should be comfortable with planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (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

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
Physical fitness
Team working

Other requirements

The successful applicant will be working in the production workshop as well as on site with install teams. Some heavy lifting will be necessary.

About this company

An established signage company based in Hampshire with over 10 year's experience in the construction industry and general signage.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: