Signage Technician Apprenticeship
EFFECTIVE IMAGING LIMITED
Fenner Road (NR30 3PS)
Closes in 26 days (Sunday 11 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 December 2025
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Summary
We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our busy signage department. If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn all about the signage industry, including vehicle graphics, please get in touch.
- Wage
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£16,900 a year
- Training course
- Signage technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 January 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
- Support lead technicians in printing, cutting and applying graphics to various substrates using vinyl plotters, latex and UV printers and laminators
- Support lead technicians in applying vinyl wraps to cars, vans, trucks, and other vehicles
- Accompany the team in site visits and learn how signs are fitted
- Learn Tools and materials used in the trade
- Learn to use basic hand tools safely
- Assist in keeping work areas tidy and safe
- Support with cleaning and maintaining equipment
- Follow health and safety procedures, including wearing appropriate PPE (provided)
- Assist with loading/unloading vehicles for installation
- Check Job Sheets and prepare materials for upcoming projects
- Provide friendly assistance to colleagues and customers
Where you'll work
Effective Imaging Ltd
Unit A
Monument Estate
Fenner Road
NR30 3PS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
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
A structured, 3-year apprenticeship program leading to a Level 3 Signage Technician qualification.
Dedicated Support: Regular 1-on-1 meetings with your manager and a designated mentor to track your progress and provide guidance.
Culture: A supportive and friendly team environment where you can develop your skills and grow with us.
Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training. You will be assigned a training coordinator to work with you throughout the duration of your apprenticeship. Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs. Most training and studying will be site-based. You should be comfortable planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Physical fitness
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this employer
We are an established signage and vehicle graphics business in the seaside town of Great Yarmouth. In the 10 years we have been operating we have diversified into printed and embroidered clothing, commercial and industrial engraving, merchandise and small format print.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the possibility of becoming a permanent member of the team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005182.
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Closes in 26 days (Sunday 11 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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