Signage Technician Apprentice

Sign Dezign

LEYLAND (PR26 7QL)

Closes in 27 days (Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 January 2026

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity for someone local to Leyland looking to learn and work with experienced sign making team The successful apprentice will learn all areas of signage production, including vehicle wrapping, sign fitting & installation etc.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay is subject to increase as training is completed.

Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with 30-minutes unpaid lunch

38 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 15 February 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

  • Fabricating all types of signage - Acrylic, ACM, Illuminated Lettering etc.
  • Basic wiring/electrical work for LED illuminated signage
  • Sign Fitting & Installation when necessary - Fitting of various signs internally and externally
  • Vinyl application to various substrates including contour cut vinyl and vehicle wraps

Where you'll work

UNIT 15E
BOXER PLACE
MOSS SIDE INDUSRIAL ESTATE
LEYLAND
PR26 7QL

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

  • Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard level 3 - Training is delivered virtually through Microsoft teams once per week
  • You will also be exposed to functional skills maths and English where necessary

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and able to work safely on site visits and installations
  • Must be comfortable working from height on installations
  • Heavy Lifting and Standing most of day

About this employer

SignDezign are experienced sign makers and installers operating nationwide since 2001

http://www.signdezign.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007673.

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Closes in 27 days (Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59pm)