Apprentice Digital Printer

Summary

This is a excellent opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm and drive. As a production apprentice, you will be working on everything from artwork and data files, to print presses, finishing equipment and enclosing lines. You will earn as you learn, combining practical training with study towards a Level 2 Print Operative Apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£15,392 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Print operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, which includes a 30-minute lunch break.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 2 Print Operative Apprenticeship Standard
The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship
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
Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Blue Print 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 site-based

Where you’ll work

Unit 11, Wassage Way,

Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate

Lovett Road

Droitwich Spa

WR9 0NX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Print operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Calibrate proof production equipment

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials

Option 2: Press Operative. Identify and set up printing presses

Option 2: Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment

Option 2: Press Operative. Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency

Option 2: Press Operative. Follow print press shut down procedures

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
IT or Technology (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Number skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

Blue Print has been established since 1999. With many years of experience of supporting our customers: print and direct marketing requirements, meeting agreed outcomes; we continue to invest in: staff, equipment, and software, to ensure our continued innovative and reliable direct mail services. Blue Print Direct Mail offers a comprehensive range of direct mail services, using our on-site facilities, as well as working in close partnership with trusted and audited external suppliers to deliver immaculate campaigns from just 1 record to a million records (bulk mailings).

After this apprenticeship

As a production apprentice, you'll be doing the vital hands-on job of supporting, gaining valuable knowledge that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your career. You'll also be a crucial member of the organisation
A career in Print can be hugely rewarding in terms of job satisfaction, pay and benefits. An apprenticeship with Blue Print offers you the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade qualification as part of a challenging and unique career. Not only will you gain a recognised professional qualification, but upon completion you'll also have a guaranteed job in your chosen field

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