Apprentice Sign Maker SPOTTY DOG SIGNS AND PRINT LTD

Spotty Dog Signs are looking for an apprentice assist in Installation all types of graphics and signage - internally and external. As for the role, there would be specific duties suited to the right candidate would be printing, cutting, processing prints and vinyl's are the first stage and easiest aspects of the work to learn.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    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

    Mon – Thurs 8.00am – 4.00pm, half hour break for lunch

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000158642

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • The key aspects of work would be printing vinyl.
  • Cutting vinyl using a CNC vinyl cutter.
  • Operating a CNC router to manufacture 3D letters.
  • Processing cut vinyl application of cut and printed vinyl to panels and vehicles in order to create signs and graphics for a wide range of products including advertising, car graphics and many more.
  • The key aspects of work would be printing vinyl, cutting vinyl using a CNC vinyl cutter, operating a CNC router to manufacture 3D letters, processing cut vinyl application of cut and printed vinyl to panels and vehicles in order to create signs and graphics for a wide range of products including advertising, car graphics and many more

 

Core Responsibilities include:

  • Operating various sign making equipments
  • Large format printers
  • Lamination and finishing equipment
  • General sign related equipment
  • Vinyl plotters
  • Laminating
  • Trimming various substrates
  • Application of vinyl’s and Graphics to various substrates

There may also be opportunities to sometimes come out on installation jobs, carrying out on-site work, learning to use some tools.

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

Full Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Standard

All training to be delivered at the employer's premises.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of full time employment upon 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, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) Essential

Things to consider

There will be outdoor work, periods of cold hands on some installs in the Winter. We think the summer days make up for it!

About the employer

A small but growing signs and print manufacturer/supplier. Looking for an apprentice in order to cope with growing demand and access new markets and grow the business .

Employer

SPOTTY DOG SIGNS AND PRINT LTD

Address

Front Street

Pegswood

Morpeth

NE61 6UF

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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