Apprentice Print Production Operative

Summary

An excellent opportunity to develop existing skills or gain new skills at our manufacturing facility in Leyland. As an apprentice you will learn various print related skills at an established print company. There are many aspects to the role, including design, printing, finishing, operation of machinery, administration and problem solving.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Paid Monthly

Training course

Print operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 07.30am to 03.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

As an apprentice you will assist in all aspects of print and print finishing.

Roles and responsibilities:

Operating Litho, Digital and wide format printers and presses
Operating Print Finishing machines for automated pack assembly
Assist in stock control highlighting when stock is low.
Provide cover for other team members during busy periods, absence and holidays
The role is an apprenticeship so training will be provided to enable you to carry out the above role and responsibilities

Where you’ll work

91 CLYDESDALE PLACE
MOSS SIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
LEYLAND
PR26 7QS

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Print operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
Record information: digital or manual
Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated
Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’
Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’
Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Calibrate proof production equipment
Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials
Option 2: Press Operative. Identify and set up printing presses
Option 2: Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment
Option 2: Press Operative. Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency
Option 2: Press Operative. Follow print press shut down procedures
Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling
Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal
Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters
Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment
Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering
Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
Record information: digital or manual
Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Your training plan

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will obtain a qualification in Print Operative Level 2.

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 out via a combination of site visits from your BPIF Training Coordinator along with occasional remote delivery via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Computer Studies/Graphic Design (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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Established since 1906, dealing in Personalisation of print products across a wide sector.

https://ccaoccasions.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Discounted staff purchases.

After this apprenticeship

A possible full-time permanent position will be available for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Lucy Kirkbride

vacancies@ccaoccasions.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313083.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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