Apprentice Print Finisher
UYR LTD
South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3AP
Closes in 8 days (Monday 16 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 February 2024
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Summary
This is a great opportunity for an apprentice to develop a broad understanding of print finishing in our production department, under the supervision of a friendly and helpful team.
- Annual wage
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£15,392 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Incremental wage increases throughout the apprenticeship, dependent upon successfully passing performance reviews.
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hrs Mon - Fri 08.30-17.30 (moving to a shift rota of 06:00 -14:00 and 14:00- 22:00)
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 23 September
- Duration
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2 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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2
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
Print Finishing Technicians use precision Cutting, Binding, Foiling, Laminating and Packing equipment to complete the final product for the client.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting up finishing equipment ready for the next job on schedule
- Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters
- Accurately carry out instructions from job tickets
- Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements
- Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process
- Adjust bindery machines, such as knives, guides or clamps, to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes
- Maintain records, such as daily production records
- Record operational or production data
- Using MIS (Management Information System)
- Pack and prepare materials
- Adhere to company health and safety procedures
- Check final output meets specification and works instructions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in print activities
- Maintain a clean and tidy workspace
- Set up or operate machines that perform binding operations, such as pressing, folding, or trimming
- Learn about customer expectations, how to resolve problems and how to ensure quality
- Learn how to organise and work in a H&S compliant environment
- Plan workload to meet production deadlines
Where you’ll work
U Y R
15-17 Langthwaite Road
Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate
South Kirkby, Pontefract
WF9 3AP
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
Print technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will obtain a Print Technician Level 3 qualification.
The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship during their working hours. Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both UYR Limited and the BPIF. You will be assigned a training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available.
Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit your individual needs and business needs. Most training and studying will be a combination of site-based and remote delivery.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Logical
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this company
UYR are a leading supplier of technology-driven marketing solutions. We operate our own in-house print and wide format manufacturing facility, alongside one of the largest Design Studios in the North of England.
After this apprenticeship
A successfully qualified Apprentice will be offered a full time position. As a professional member of the team, optional training in other departments will be available, with potential career progression for ambitious individuals.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000233576.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Monday 16 September at 11:59pm)
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