Signage Technician Apprentice

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY LTD

WORCESTER (WR4 9EL)

Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2025


Summary

A fantastic opportunity for someone looking to learn and work with an experienced, passionate and customer focused team successfully operating within the signage sector.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Minimum wage dependant on age

Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
40 hour week Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:30 pm. Possibility of overtime.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 4 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

  • Assist in vehicle wrap installations
  • Surface preparation
  • Vinyl cutting and trimming
  • Application of graphics and decals
  • Tool and material handling
  • Learning and development
  • Quality control and finishing
  • Customer Interaction Support
  • Adherence to Safety Standards
  • Documentation and reporting

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
SHRUB HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WORCESTER
WR4 9EL

Training

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

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

This training schedule 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 in:

  • English (grade A-C)
  • Maths (grade A-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Willing to learn

Other requirements

Passing a DBS check. Comfortable working at heights.

About this employer

Universal Display Limited was established in 1998 and is one of the premier banner, sign, graphic and event solution providers and installers in the Worcester and Worcestershire area, serving clients locally, regionally and nationally - from start up enterprises to blue-chip multinationals.

http://www.universaldisplaylimited.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company pension scheme On-site parking 28 days holiday (including public holidays)

After this apprenticeship

There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate on completion of training. 
 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY LTD

Mike Lapac

mike@universaldisplaylimited.com

01905745475

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335162.

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Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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