Signage Technician Apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to experience work in a well established Newcastle upon Tyne 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

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Signage technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Duration

2 years

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

Sign design and workflow
Vinyl cutting and preparation
Large format digital printing and lamination
Vinyl application in-house and on-site
Vehicle graphics and wrapping
Sign installation

Where you’ll work

UNIT B
CRISANDEN COURT
BRUNSWICK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BRUNSWICK VILLAGE
NE13 7GA

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

Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 - 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:

English (Lang or Lit) (grade Grade C/4))
Maths (grade Grade C/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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

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 day.

About this company

Hooper Signs is a well established sign company based in the Newcastle upon Tyne. With over 60 years in business we have developed strong connections in the region and support many great brands.

http://www.hoopersigns.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Kerry Hall

khall@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313955.

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Closes in 22 days (Sunday 4 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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