Reprographic Print Apprentice - Card Engineer DAYFOLD LIMITED

An excellent opportunity to join a well-established print company. Working within our reprographic department you will be dealing with clients, artwork and files, ensuring they are suitable and ready for the next stage of production. The role will include working with our luxury packaging department, creating and prototyping packaging solutions.

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,246.00

    £6.28 per hour.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm including a 30-minute lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000181582

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

An average day will involve: 

  • Dealing with client's files to make sure they are print ready  
  • Dealing directly with clients to provide excellent customer service
  • Working as part of a team to make sure that production timings are hit  
  • Dealing with multiple internal departments to solve print related issues as they occur  
  • Working on projects within our luxury packaging operation  
  • Potentially designing internal and external solutions to meet our varied and wide client base 

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 Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard delivered by BPIF Training.

Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Dayfold and BPIF Training.

You will be assigned a training coordinator who will support you throughout programme 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 take place on-site, with occasional remote sessions.

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?

Once the applicant has completed their training, they will become part of the team and continue their work progression. This potential pathway could lead to running the department or becoming more involved within the cardboard engineering department and leading that side of the business from concept and prototyping. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Administrative skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Creative, Customer care skills, Initiative, IT skills, Organisation skills, Patience, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

All candidates should have a positive attitude, be able to self-motivate and work under their own initiative. Be logical thinking and have an eye for detail.

About the employer

Dayfold Print are an established print company based in Dorset. Specialising in litho and digital print, with an in-house finishing team, quality and reliability come first and we provide a high level of care and attention to meet all customer expectations. We believe that print is so much more than ink on paper, and we maintain a fantastic reputation within the graphic design and advertising industry for our extensive knowledge.

Employer

DAYFOLD LIMITED

Address

Dayfold Ltd

Unit 4-6

27 Black Moor Road

BH31 6BE

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Training

Training provider

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Print technician

Level 3 (A level)

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