Print Operative Apprentice

HOBS REPROGRAPHICS PLC

Liverpool (L3 9RY)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 April 2026

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Summary

The Level 2 Print Operative Apprenticeship is a hands-on, industry-focused programme designed for people looking to start a career in the printing sector.

Apprentices will learn how to support the production of printed products across lots of areas from magazines and packaging to signage.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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After completing first year of apprenticeship, will receive the hourly National Minimum Wage depending on age

Training course
Print operative (level 2)
Hours
09:00am - 17:30pm Monday - Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 5 May 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

  • Producing printed materials using a variety of digital print equipment and software
  • Copying, printing, scanning, and binding client documents
  • Finishing work, folding, trimming, laminating, and mounting prints
  • Keeping the workspace clean, organised, and safe
  • Helping ensure every project leaves the building at the high standard our clients expect
  • Pitching in wherever needed, teamwork is a big part of what we do

Where you'll work

3 St. Pauls Square
Liverpool
L3 9RY

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 training schedule will be confirmed when you have your induction.

More training information

Check with BPIF on this.

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this employer

We are a leading independent reprographics company and are proud to hold a Royal Warrant for services to the Royal Household. We provide fast and reliable print solutions, as we run every stage of the process: from concept and graphic design through to high-resolution digital printing, bespoke finishing and delivery using our own couriers. At Hobs Repro we invest heavily in both or teams and our equipment, as we strive for the best service quality.

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

Company benefits

Birthday day off. Enjoy Benefits scheme (spread the cost of tech or a new bike). Travel Loan and Medicash healthcare plan!

After this apprenticeship

N/A.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOBS REPROGRAPHICS PLC

Leah Marie Bell

leah.bell@hobs.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024665.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:59pm)