Apprentice Digital Print Assistant FOUNTAIN PRINT LTD

Fountain Print Ltd is seeking a hardworking, motivated Apprentice Digital Print Assistant who can provide a range of high-quality digital print & finishing services to a wide range of customers. Full training will be given.

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Closing date: 25 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Starting on Minimum wage of £5.28 and then reviewed after 6 months based on performance.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    2 Years

  • Possible start date

    02 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    24 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000166481

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will join a small professional team providing a friendly, proactive and high quality service. We produce a wide range of printed products from business cards and flyers to signage, POS and exhibition graphics.

What will the apprentice be doing?  

  • Operation of various digital print equipment including HP r2000 flat-bed and Ricoh small format presses
  • Operation of various finishing equipment including binding, laminating, flat bed cutting and guillotining
  • Operation of industry standard software including Adobe illustrator, in-design, photoshop
  • Operation of Fiery and Onyx Rip station
  • Picking and packing of small and large format jobs

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification achieved will be a Level 2 Print Operative standard. Throughout your journey you will be supported by both Fountain 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 own development and the business needs. Most training and studying will be a combination of site-based and remote delivery. 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?

After the apprenticeship is completed we would like to offer the applicant a full time role to expand on what they have learnt and progress with the ever advancing technologies that occur in print. This position has good career growth prospects in an expanding company working in a fast moving and exciting industry.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Communication skills, Team working

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Over time occasionally available. Christmas shutdown. Pension scheme.

About the employer

An established print company based in Bristol for over 20 years who provide a wide range of print solutions for customers large or small.

Employer

FOUNTAIN PRINT LTD

Address

Fountain Print Ltd

Unit 28-29

Dixon Business Centre, Dixon Road

BS4 5QW

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Training

Training provider

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Lucy Kirkbride

lucy.kirkbride@bpif.org.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Print operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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