Apprentice Garment Printer IPROSPORTS LIMITED

IPROSPORTS supply printed and personalised sports garments to the club, team, tournament and sport event sectors. Covering sports such as squash, tennis, badminton, football, running, cycling, triathlon, netball etc, with a wide cross section of performance clothing. With impressive growth since our inception 10 years ago and are now keen to expand.

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Closing date: 15 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72 to £20,048.08

    Overtime is paid for extra hours and double pay at weekends.

    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

    37 hours per week. 9-5pm M/TH, 9-4.30pm on Friday, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000158765

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be joining a small team and will be learning all aspects of garments printing from start to finish. Full training on equipment will be given. We work in a professional and enjoyable environment where staff work together to offer a high level of customer service. We operate modern machinery in a safe working environment with a stable and loyal workforce.

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are now looking for a new member of staff to work as a Print Room Apprentice.

· Ensure production of high quality prints for required deadlines using heat presses

· Set up jobs on machines

· Maintain high quality print throughout the production

· Trained to use transfer printing, dye sublimation and direct to film machines to print garments

. Record jobs after production including: colour references/print order/sample

· Keep machinery clean and in good working order

· Load and off load garments on machine

· Designing logos after training

· Ensure consistency with style guide and brand guidelines

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

Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both IProSports 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.

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?

Expected career progression is to move into a Print Supervisor role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Vacancy will close early if the right candidate is found - apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note you may be contacted via e-mail for interview.

About the employer

iPROSPORTS supply printed and personalised sports garments to the club, team, tournament and sport event sectors. Covering sports such as squash, tennis, badminton, football, running, cycling, triathlon, netball, etc. with a wide cross section of performance clothing. We have seen impressive growth since our inception 10 years ago and are now keen to further build our small team.

Employer

IPROSPORTS LIMITED

Address

47 Hill Village Road

Unit 4

B75 5BH

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Training

Training provider

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Print technician

Level 3 (A level)

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