Signage Technician Apprentice Signs Express

Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to learn and work with an experienced, passionate and customer focused team successfully winning new business and expanding their customer base within the signage sector. The successful apprentice will learn all areas of signage production. Duties to include; Fabricating all types of signage - Acrylic, ACM, Illuminated Lettering and sign trays etc. Basic wiring / electrical work for LED illuminated signage. Sign Fitting and Installation when necessary - Fitting of various.

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Closing date: 29 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,520.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday between 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday between 7.30am - 4.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197796

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Fabricating all types of signage - Acrylic, ACM, Illuminated Lettering and sign trays etc.
  • Basic wiring / electrical work for LED illuminated signage.
  • Sign Fitting and Installation when necessary - Fitting of various signs, vehicle graphics and window graphics internally and externally.
  • Vinyl application to various substrates including contour cut vinyl and vehicle wraps.
  • Using modern printers for both vinyl printing and flatbed printing.
  • Operating CNC Router Machine to cut various materials for signage production.

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

  • Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard level 3 - Training is delivered virtually through Microsoft teams once per week.
  • You will also be exposed to functional skills maths and English where necessary.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

 There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Desired

Things to consider

- Due to the nature of this role and travel involved, a full driving licence and vehicle will be essential. - Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and able to work safely on site visits and installations. - Must be comfortable working from height on installations. - Heavy Lifting and Standing most of day.

About the employer

Signs Express is the UK and Ireland’s leading signs and graphics business, with an established, respected brand and over 60 centres and 30+ years’ experience. Offering bespoke signage and graphics solutions to customers large and small we offer room for creativity and innovation working with a consultative approach, offering anything from exterior building graphics, illuminated signage, digital signage, vehicle wrapping, exhibition and displays, window graphics, bespoke wallpaper, health and safety signage, eco-products and much more.

Employer

Signs Express

Address

256C Kingsway North

Team Valley Trading Estate

Tyne & Wear,

NE11 0JS

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Training

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Signage technician

Level 3 (A level)

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