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, running machinery to carry out a range of finishing processes on printed products.
Closing date: 27 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm, with one hour for lunch.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
30 Months
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Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
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Date posted
23 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000136637
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As a print finishing technician, you will use precision cutting, binding, foiling, laminating, and packing equipment to complete the final product for the client.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Inspecting printed materials to verify quality
- Reading works tickets to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up
- Adjusting bindery machines, such as knives, guides or clamps, to accommodate sheets of specified sizes
- Trimming edges of printed sheets to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters
- Monitoring machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed
- Cleaning and repairing production equipment and tools
- Setting up and operating 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 Level 3 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.
Candidates who do not have the required level of maths and/or English will be required to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent role will be available as a fully qualified print finisher.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED
Address
Harlow Printing Ltd
7-21 Maxwell Street
NE33 4PU
Training
Training provider
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Print technician
Level 3 (A level)
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