Apprentice Print Technician
SILVER BIRCHES LABEL CO LTD
NOTTINGHAM (NG9 6DP)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 April 2026
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Summary
Opportunity for an apprenticeship to learn the end-to-end process of flexographic rotary printing on fabric material at a well-established labelling and packaging supplier.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
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Upon satisfactory report from training provider after first year pay rise of an additional £1.00 per hour will be offered.
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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4 days a week to be confirmed.
Between 8am – 4pm.
Paid Breaks: 15mins morning, 15mins afternoon.
Unpaid breaks: 30mins lunch.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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2 years 2 months
- 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
- Assists with the printing of fabric labels under the supervision and training of experienced technicians.
- Assists with the finishing (cutting and folding) of labels under the supervision and training of an experienced technician.
- Assist with production and making of printing plates (including associated computer work) under the supervision and training of an experienced technician.
- General packing and handling of goods in and out (some computer work required).
Where you'll work
BIRCH HOUSE
NOTTINGHAM RD
ATTENBOROUGH
NOTTINGHAM
NG9 6DP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED
Training course
Print technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregating resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Apply health and safety and manual handling procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Plan and prioritise work
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic for example, work sheets, check lists, handover records, job sheets.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Communicate with others verbally including colleagues or stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to common problems.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Apply team working principles.
- Convert customer files to print-ready files using software and workflow packages.
- Check, process and transmit digital files using software.
- Create and edit digital images.
- Conversion of digital files into colour separations for the defined production method.
- Apply digital techniques to produce a proof.
- Apply colour profiles to the design.
- Apply production techniques to produce plates, screens, or output files.
- Apply pre-press quality assurance procedures.
- Set up and check the multi-unit print press, including speeds, inks and toners and pre-printing quality checks.
- Follow print press start up or warm up procedures.
- Apply print press operations and techniques, including managing colour. Handle variable data on digital presses.
- Follow quality control processes during printing, including checking for colour matching, print resolution, product consistency.
- Apply press equipment and machinery maintenance techniques including cleaning and servicing.
- Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, hand over procedures. Escalate issues.
- Apply press quality assurance procedures.
- Apply safe systems of work to the printing press process in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidelines. This should include identifying risks and hazards and the handling and disposal of chemicals.
- Set up finishing equipment for example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters.
- Operate finishing equipment to apply different finishing processes, for example, varnishing, folding, embossing and debossing, foil blocking, scoring, packing, gluing, match and attach, tab and slot, sorting, banding.
- Prepare printing for next stage, including packing and wrapping.
- Apply post-press equipment maintenance techniques including cleaning and servicing.
- Apply post-press quality assurance procedures such as checking for folding accuracy, stitch alignment, foil position.
- Apply safe systems of work to the finishing process in compliance with regulations, standards and guidelines, including the handling and disposal of chemicals.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregating resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Apply health and safety and manual handling procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Plan and prioritise work
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic for example, work sheets, check lists, handover records, job sheets.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Communicate with others verbally including colleagues or stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to common problems.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Apply team working principles.
Training schedule
A full plan will be created at the start of the Apprenticeship to provide information as to what you will be studying and when. Learn2print will deliver the theoretical knowledge for your Print Apprenticeship.
You will attend a class each month for one full day at a local venue (this information can be provided on interview). This teaching and training will cover everything from health and safety and general industrial practices to specific industry practices. This will lead you to preparation for your end point assessment, consisting of an online exam, professional discussion and observation in the workplace.
You will be allocated a designated tutor and workplace mentor who will support and guide you through the Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Familiar with Apple Mac preferred but not essential if willing to learn.
About this employer
Silver Birches is a global leader in high-quality labelling, packaging, and garment accessories. With a legacy spanning five decades, we deliver innovative, sustainable, and bespoke solutions for the retail industry worldwide.
After this apprenticeship
There is potential for a full-time Print Technician position at the end of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED
Chris Harris
chrisharris@silverbirches.com.hk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025980.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)