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Apprentice Print Finisher PRESTIGE PACKAGING LIMITED

Prestige Packaging is a rapidly expanding company that is looking to employ an apprentice to learn all aspects of print finishing and has the ambition to develop, progress and grow together with the company.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50 to £18,525.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday-Thursday: 8.30 - 5pm Friday: 7.30am - 4pm Lunch & Breaks Included

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000059158

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist on printing various items - cartons, swing tickets, greetings cards and commercial printing. 
  • Provide our customers with quality products 
  • Colour management 
  • Learn how to use the 6 colour Litho printing presses. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Apprenticeship Standard for Print Operative

     

  • Functional Skills in Maths and English (Where required)

     

  • One day per month study offsite workplace with Learn2print

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full time position within the company is available to the right candidate on completion of the Apprenticeship programme.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent ICT (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

Correct level of pay will be discussed at interview dependant on age of applicant. You will also be considered for L2 & L3 in Print - You will be assessed by the company and L2P before starting the apprenticeship.

About the employer

The Prestige Packaging carton making technology is second to none in terms of potential volume and breadth of process capability. Our facility is equipped with cut and crease presses, with window patching units that can incorporate acetate viewing material into the printed pack. The latest gluing machines in our production facility allows a variety of styles including straight line, crash lock, four corner as well as nested trays and double wall boxes. Additional Finishes from Foil blocking, embossing, lamination and Spot UV varnishing are just some of the additional process products that are also available. From our base in the heart of the South West we are able to distribute packaging to any corner of the country. Prestige Packaging is committed to providing a premium service and the highest standards to every customer. We believe in combining the latest technology and machinery with over 25 years of print and packaging expertise.

Employer

PRESTIGE PACKAGING LIMITED

Address

Units 16

Langage South Business Park

Langage South Road

PL7 5FL

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Training

Training provider

AXIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact

Jeanette Vickers

jeanettevickers@learn2print.co.uk

01636636000

Apprenticeship standard

Print operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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