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Print Finishing Apprenticeship HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED

Excellent opportunity to work for a reputable print company established in 1947, based in South Shields. This is an exciting prospect for an apprentice to develop a broad understanding of print finishing in our production department.

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Closing date: 16 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,140.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm with a one-hour lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000108206

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • As a print finishing technician, you will use precision cutting, binding, foiling, laminating, and packing equipment to complete the final product for the client
  • Inspect printed materials or other images to verify quality
  • Read works tickets to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up
  • Adjust bindery machines, such as knives, guides or clamps, to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes
  • Trim edges of printed sheets to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters
  • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed
  • Clean and repair production equipment and tools
  • Set up or operate machines that perform binding operations, such as pressing, folding, or trimming
  • 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 (post-press pathway).

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

Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Harlow Printing 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 apprenticeship, a permanent role will be available as a fully qualified print finisher.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

We require an enthusiastic and sociable individual who has excellent communication skills and the desire to succeed. They must also be able to work as part of a team though be equally capable working on their own initiative.

About the employer

Harlow Printing was founded in South Shields in 1947. It has grown from a local print shop to become a national supplier and distributor of print to both the private and public industry sectors. Harlow currently manufactures out of two main production sites utilising three factories; an administrative / management hub, a colour printing production site with a purpose built distribution centre and a direct mail logistics plant. From local businesses to the public sector (including the NHS), we have worked with a broad and diverse range of customers. Using the latest printing technology we provide the highest quality print solutions and with a dedicated design studio we are ready to provide bespoke products when you need them.

Employer

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED

Address

Maxwell Street South Shields

NE33 4PU

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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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