Signage technician apprenticeship

Summary

Signs Express (Sheffield/Rotherham) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Signage Technician Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the signage industry.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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Competitive salary and potential for progression upon completion.

Training course

Signage technician (level 3)

Hours

Full-time apprentice 40 hours per week 8.00am - 16:30, Monday - Friday. 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 2 November

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

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

Duties Include:

Assist in the production and fabrication of various types of signage including vinyl graphics, vehicle wraps, banners, and illuminated signs
Learn to interpret and work from design briefs, technical drawings, and project specifications
Support the installation team with fitting signage at client locations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and safety
Operate specialist equipment such as vinyl cutters, large format printers, laser engravers, and CNC routers
Develop skills in surface preparation and applying materials to various surfaces including vehicles, walls, and windows
Work closely with the production team to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality signage solutions
Follow health and safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment in the workshop and on-site
Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of tools, machinery, and equipment

Where you’ll work

UINT 18 ASPEN COURT

CENTURION BUSINESS PARK

TEMPLEBOROUGH

ROTHERHAM

S60 1FB

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

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.

Your training plan

Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 qualification - 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 in:

English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

As Sheffield and Rotherham's leading sign makers, we supply signs and graphics such as: vehicle graphics, exterior signs, interior signs, window graphics, exhibition displays, PVC banners, plaques, labels and stickers, shop signs, health & safety signs plus much more! We support Sheffield & Rotherham and their surrounding areas including: Bradfield Wickersley Bramley Dore & Totley Stocksbridge Crystal Peaks Heeley Swallownest and many more

https://www.signsexpress.co.uk/sheffield-rotherham (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A full time position will be availible subject to completion of training.

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