Apprentice Flexographic Printer Bootyman Printers Ltd
Bootyman Printers are looking to recruit an apprentice to work within our busy Flexographic printing department. You will learn the fundamentals of Flexographic printing.
Closing date: 26 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£225.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours/p/w). Working towards a rotating shift pattern of 5.40am - 2.00pm and 2.00pm - 10.20pm.
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
3 years
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Possible start date
27 Jun 2022
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Date posted
01 Dec 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001797963
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Positions
1 available
Bootyman Printers are looking to recruit an apprentice to work within our busy Flexographic department. You will learn the fundamentals of Flexo printing whilst carrying out the below responsibilities:
- Printing on the Company’s 7 colour UV flexographic printing press
- Mounting of printing plates
- Setting the press including anilox rollers and inks
- Running the press to produce in-register printed work
- Maintaining and making adjustments including speed and checking ink viscosity
- Carrying out machine change-overs quickly, efficiently and accurately
- Completing production paperwork in line with ISO and BRC requirements
- Completing preventative maintenance and the appropriate documentation as required
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Skills will be developed on the job
Personal qualities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team
- Punctual
- Willing to problem solve
Desired qualifications
No formal qualifications required for the right candidate, however the ability to pass Level 2 English and Maths qualifications in functional skills is essential.
Future prospects
Permanent role available upon successful completion.
Things to consider
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About the employer
Bootyman Printers Ltd are a long established print and packaging company with over 100 years’ service to the industry.
Employer
Bootyman Printers Ltd
https://www.bootymanprinters.co.uk/
Address
Units 1-2
Brighton Street, Freightliner Road
HU3 4UW
Training
Training provider
British Printing Industries Federation
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by British Printing Industries Federation
Contact
Arun Madar 07850 771027 arun.madar@bpif.org.uk
- Print Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard - Press pathway
- Functional Skills where required
- Off the Job Training
Apprenticeship standard
Print technician
Level 3 (A level)
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