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Apprentice Digital Printer/Finisher HARKWELL LABELS LTD

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to train as a Digital Printer and Finisher whilst gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard qualification. We are a progressive company based in Poole, Dorset, with plans for the future and need the right people to fulfil those plans.

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Closing date: 07 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

    Under 18: £5.00 per hour Aged 18 and above: £7.00 per hour, rising after 1st year of apprenticeship There could be the opportunity for overtime or shift working, providing there are enough staff look after and advise the apprentice.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    23 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000079850

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful candidate will be working towards a set of core competencies so that they have the right basic skills, attitudes, and behaviours for a digital printer/finisher in a production environment, where they could become a leading member of the team in years to come.

This apprenticeship will include supporting the team with all aspects of day-to-day production and general duties and helping to provide high quality labels and flexible packaging to all Harkwell’s customers.

Duties will include:

  • Print Finishing: Learn all aspects of our ABG finishing equipment
  • Pouch Finishing: Learn all aspects of the Karlville, Laminator, Slitter, Conversion line
  • Printing: Learn how to use an HP Indigo press
  • Read works instructions to determine instructions and specifications for machine
  • Study artworks or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements
  • Help out in dispatch, learn the end of process business, help out holiday cover etc.
  • Learn about materials
  • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions
  • Maintain records, such as daily production records. Record operational or production data. Using MIS (Management Information System)
  • Clean production equipment
  • Repair production equipment or tools
  • Prepare finished products for shipping

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a L3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard

The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship.

Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by the Harkwell Production Manager, Business Development Manager 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 remote and site-based.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the learner could be offered a role to reflect their qualification and experience within the production department or other areas within the business, should there be a position available.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

You will be required to have, or work towards, excellent communication skills, as you need to be able to communicate with a variety of people. Key attributes: • Enthusiasm to succeed • Positive attitude to work • Friendly approachable nature • Desire to learn new skills • Good team player • Ability to concentrate • A willingness to want to work

About the employer

Harkwell produces millions of labels a year for all types of industries. With state-of-the-art HP Indigo and ABG press technology, we like to pride ourselves as a quality driven company. 2023 see’s the biggest investment the company has made, this will be in a new division producing flexible packaging. Again using our HP Indigo digital expertise.

Employer

HARKWELL LABELS LTD

Address

UNIT 2

ASTON WAY

POOLE

BH12 4FE

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Training

Training provider

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Lucy Kirkbride

lucy.kirkbride@bpif.org.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Print technician

Level 3 (A level)

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