Press Technician Apprenticeship SIMPSON PRINT LIMITED
Join a north-east company with 50 years’ experience in point of sale and point of purchase. Learn to print across 3 different disciplines and use your newly acquired skills to support high street retailers and brand owners to maximise the impact of their marketing and promotional campaign activity. Setting and maintaining press chemistry and problem solving whilst also considering output and quality, through the implementation of planned, preventative maintenance and your impact on individual and organisational performance
Closing date: 29 Sep 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
02 Oct 2023
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Date posted
01 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000168958
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The successful candidate will have an aptitude for problem solving, have an interest in the print industry and a passion for continuous learning. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in a fast moving, ever developing industry, starting your role in the environment where the product itself is prepped, printed, hand tailored and delivered to prestigious high street customers.
Training will cover employment rights & responsibilities, productivity measurement and how to improve it. The applicant will learn how to achieve and maintain quality, as well as understanding quality systems.
By the completion of the apprenticeship, you will have gained an understanding of the main printing processes and how to set up & control printing equipment across all 3 disciplines of lithographic, screen and digital printing.
This will cover:
- Colour control
- Substrates
- Chemicals
- Setting and maintaining press chemistry and problem solving whilst also considering output and quality, through the implementation of planned, preventative maintenance and your impact on individual and organisational performance
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 (press pathway).
The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship during their working hours.
Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Simpson 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 a combination of site-based and remote delivery.
Functional Skills if required.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There is the possibility of a full-time post upon completion of the apprenticeship for any candidate who has demonstrated their value to the business during the course of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SIMPSON PRINT LIMITED
https://www.simpsongroup.co.uk/
Address
Influence Park
Rutherford Road
Stephenson
NE37 3HX
Training
Training provider
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Lucy Kirkbride
07736828436
Apprenticeship standard
Print technician
Level 3 (A level)
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