Apprentice Print Assistant / Flexographic Printer

DURA-ID SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Barnsley (S75 3DZ)

Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026

Posted on 19 December 2025

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Summary

The apprenticeship role will mainly include preparation work for the presses while spending an agreed amount of time learning about printing to a Level 2 standard, with a longer term goal being to move into an operator role if successful at the preparation role.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Opportunities to increase salary as experience in role progresses

Training course
Print operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:15am- 16:55pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

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

You will gain knowledge of flexographic printing, efficiency and organisation through training and hands-on experience. You will be concentrating mainly on the preparation of tooling for the presses while gaining the knowledge of the flexographic printing process.

Typical duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring all presses are operating efficiently by having all tooling, plates etc ready.
  • Developing colour mixing skills.
  • Assisting with wash ups on the presses when available to help with efficiency.
  • Developing flexographic printing skills
  • Developing planning and organisational skills
  • Interacting with peers, managers and mentors
  • Developing personal skills, discipline, attention to detail and responsibilities
  • Developing teamwork skills

Where you'll work

Unit 3
Enterprise Way, Tankersley
Barnsley
S75 3DZ

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

Print operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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

Training schedule

A structured, 2-year apprenticeship program leading to a BPIF Level 2 Print Operative qualification.

  • Dedicated Support: Regular 1-on-1 meetings with your manager to track your progress and provide guidance
  • Career Progression: Opportunity for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • Inclusive 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 Dura ID and the BPIF. 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 with planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Level 4)
  • Maths (grade Level 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

None specified

About this employer

Dura-ID Solutions, as a leading label manufacturer, has developed a range of products specifically designed to address common labelling issues.

https://dura-id.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension

Health Care Benefits

4 day working week

After this apprenticeship

  • You will be working towards a nationally recognised qualification
  • Success in the role provides a whole career opportunity within a recognised trade

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005945.

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Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026