Signage and vinyl installation apprenticeship

Summary

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our in-house install team, working on high-profile projects, including some of the world's biggest sporting events. You’ll gain real-world experience in vinyl wrapping, signage, and event overlays, all while being mentored by a professional team within a well-established and respected company.

Wage

£16,881.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary increase are progression related. Good work gets rewarded!

Training course

Signage technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 7.30am- 4.00pm

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Preparation and finishing of custom graphics
Techniques in vinyl installation and wrapping
Signage and branding application for events and marine industry
Tools and materials used in the trade
Preparation, planning, and organisation for installations
On-site procedures during event build-up and breakdown

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Grapefruit Graphics, Units 1&2 Midas Business Park, Coal Park Lane Swanwick, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7GW
UNIT 12, FULCRUM, 4 SOLENT WAY, WHITELEY, PO15 7FT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Signage technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.
Conduct site survey.
Calculate costs and prepare quotations.
Plan and schedule work.
Prepare for signage work.
Use graphic design software to design signage.
Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.
Select and use materials and components.
Assemble signs.
Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.
Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.
Apply, install or erect signs.
Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.
Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.
Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.
Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.
Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.
Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.
Rectify or report issues.
Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.
Conduct site survey.
Calculate costs and prepare quotations.
Plan and schedule work.
Prepare for signage work.
Use graphic design software to design signage.
Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.
Select and use materials and components.
Assemble signs.
Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.
Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.
Apply, install or erect signs.
Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.
Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.
Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.
Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.
Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.
Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.
Rectify or report issues.

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

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The role is physically demanding at times and may involve tight deadlines, especially when working on live events. It’s a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability and strong work ethic – but also offers incredible experiences and a chance to be part of some truly exciting projects.

About this company

Grapefruit operates as a company in the most sustainable way possible, from our employees, to manufacturing processes and the products we can offer. We aspire to provide the events industry with greener alternative products that are not only visually impactful, but are more environmentally friendly and help to create a sustainable future. Our mission is to offer the highest quality inhouse branding service from design to delivery. At Grapefruit we are passionate about streamlining your event and believe the best way we can achieve this is to be involved every step of the way. We offer innovative and creative branding solutions with the customer’s needs at the forefront of our minds.

https://grapefruitgraphics.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- 32 days holiday per year, & Christmas closure - NEST Pension scheme - Opportunities to travel and be part of exciting events - Long-term benefits including life cover & healthcare - Supportive, friendly team and career progression

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

We aim to offer a full-time role to the apprentice after they successfully complete the programme

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GRAPEFRUIT GRAPHICS LTD

Lisa Samuels

lisa@grapefruitgraphics.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320144.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 June 2025)

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