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Print Production Apprentice (Lean Operative) PTP PROMOTIONS LTD

The right candidate will be looking for a career in print manufacturing. They will learn how to use dye sublimation printing presses and digital printing to create branded promotional merchandise.

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Closing date: 23 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm with a half an hour lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000097961

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Job duties:

  • Operation and basic maintenance of Dye Sublimations printing presses
  • Stock control
  • Creating, editing and adjusting digital files to make them print ready
  • Preparing orders for despatch
  • Administrative duties where required
  • To maintain confidentiality of information and to comply with requirements related to GDPR
  • To undertake any necessary training and development required including appropriate health and safety courses

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

Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative standard:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing

All training will be done at the employers premises.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are looking to build our team, and there will be a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship for the right person/people also on the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, Flexible approach to working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 or A*-D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-3 or A*-D) Essential

Things to consider

The work is practical, physically printing items and lifting boxes, so the candidate must be looking for this type of work and be physically fit.

About the employer

We are a producer of branded promotional merchandise and are trade only. We have two industrial Units in Jarrow Business Centre and are currently a team of 7. We are looking to expand as things return to “normal” following Covid 19.

Employer

PTP PROMOTIONS LTD

Address

UNIT 207

JARROW BUSINESS CENTRE

ROLLING MILL ROAD

NE32 3DT

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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