Level 2 Apprentice Print Operative

Summary

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Print Operative to join our growing team. Working with a wide range of finishing machinery, this opportunity is not to be missed. The role may suit a school/college leaver or someone looking for a new challenge! This is a superb opportunity to be part of our friendly, highly regarded company.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Print operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 2 Print Operative Apprenticeship Standard.

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 your employer and BPIF Training to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship through a structured training plan.

You will be assigned a training coordinator who will work with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure that you have the best training and support available. Most training and studying will be a combination of regular site-based visits at the employer's premises and occasional remote delivery.

Candidates without the required level of maths and English will be required to complete Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Where you’ll work

Quickprint S W Ltd

105 Chard Road

Exeter

EX1 3AS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Print operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Calibrate proof production equipment

Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials

Option 2: Press Operative. Identify and set up printing presses

Option 2: Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment

Option 2: Press Operative. Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency

Option 2: Press Operative. Follow print press shut down procedures

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling

Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment

Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

QUICKPRINT is an independent commercial printer, we are based in Exeter and proud of our reputation built with the local business community. Our excellent customer relations, quality of our finished projects and ability to meet the tightest of deadlines are testament to the core values instilled in this respected family business. We are proud of our roots in the South West, and providing printing services nationally, working with your digitally supplied artwork and our trusted partner DHL we despatch all over the UK. We have a passion for Print and the printed word. An item in the hand should portray desire for the product and confidence in the brand. Good quality Design and Print which sell you and your Business, using good old-fashioned tangible products in a modern digital world.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a permanent, full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to business needs.

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