Signage Technician Apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to experience work in a well established Sign company. You will learn all areas of sign production, from job set up, large format printing, vinyl production, application and installation as part of our dedicated team.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Signage technician (level 3)

Hours

40 hours a week. Monday - Friday, 9:00pm - 5:00pm. 30 minutes lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 25 May 2025

Duration

1 year 10 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Duties of your role may include but are not restricted to:

Fabricating all types of signage – Acrylic, ACM, Illuminated
Lettering etc. for brands such as “YOURS” “HMV” etc.
Basic wiring/electrical work for LED illuminated signage
Sign Fitting & Installation when necessary - Fitting of various signs internally and externally
Vinyl application to various substrates including contour-cut vinyl and vehicle wraps
Using state-of-the-art UV Canon printers for both vinyl printing and flatbed printing
Operating CNC Router Machine to cut various materials for signage production

Where you’ll work

Maserati House
Gelderd Road
Leeds
LS12 1AS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

Your training plan
Course Duration:

18 months training period
4 months End-Point Assessment (EPA) period.
Total duration: 22 months
Delivery Format:

Online training sessions: 3.5 hours per lesson (depending on the duty being covered)
Additional functional skills training (if required): 3 hours online lesson, per subject (Maths and English) plus final exam
Workplace-based learning and practical application

Apprenticeship Standard: The programme follows the approved Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard, ensuring that apprentices meet industry requirements. Apprentices will develop their competency in key areas such as:

Reviewing customer briefs and conducting site surveys
Designing signage using CAD software
Preparing costings and quotations
Manufacturing and assembling signs using a range of materials and techniques
Installing signage safely and efficiently
Ensuring quality assurance and compliance with industry standards

Duties Covered in Online Training: The following duties will be taught during the online sessions, with content tailored to the complexity of each duty:

Review customer brief & conduct site surveys
Organise work activities & resources
Prepare signage illustrations, costings & quotes
Design signage using CAD software
Prepare pre-fabrication files & instructions
Manufacture signs using machinery & tools
Perform finishing operations on signs
Apply, install, or erect signage
Communicate with stakeholders
Conduct quality assurance checks & resolve issues

More training information

Functional Skills (if required):

If the apprentice has not yet achieved Level 2 in English and maths, they must complete additional training
Each subject (maths and English) requires an extra 3-hour lesson per week, plus end exam

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
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.

About this company

Global signage consultants Design innovators Widd Signs provides a world-class signage consultancy, design, production and implementation service with industry leading maintenance and after-care. So much more than a sign company… Founded by award winning sign-writer Arthur Widd in 1888, Widd Signs is one of the most respected architectural and interior signage and brand design firms in the world. Widd Signs was originally established in Bradford and quickly became a bustling family business with Arthur employing most of his family. Arthur was only a teenager when he started out in the signage business and at the time the industry was made up of freelance sign writers, no one had commercialised the art. Widd saw the opportunity and with great vision created what is today recognised as one of the founding signage businesses for the industry. One of the original sign companies you might say. View our business milestones, below: 1888 Founded in 1888 2005 New Premises 2010 Solar Panels

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After this apprenticeship

There is a potential full time position offered to the right candidate upon completion of training.

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