Production Apprentice
Printlux
BRIDGNORTH (WV15 5HR)
Closes on Friday 29 May 2026
Posted on 22 April 2026
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Summary
We’re looking for an apprentice to join us in a modern, high-energy print and signage environment. This is a hands-on role working across large format printing, signage production, laser engraving, finishing, and dispatch. You’ll learn on industry-leading equipment including UV flatbeds, cutters, laminators, and laser machines.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Salary to be reviewed with progression.
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Working alongside our production and dispatch team, you will:
- Prepare artwork and files ready for print
- Assist in producing orders across UV print, vinyl, laser and finishing
- Operate and learn machinery (full training provided)
- Support laminating, cutting, engraving and assembly processes
- Carry out quality checks to maintain our premium standards
- Pack and dispatch orders ready for courier collection
- Help manage stock, materials, and incoming deliveries
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe production space
- Assist with general studio and workflow tasks as required
A pathway into the print and creative industry.
You’ll gain experience in:
- Large format printing & signage production
- Laser engraving & custom product creation
- Production workflow & efficiency
- Quality control & finishing techniques
- Real business operations in a fast-growing company
Where you'll work
UNIT 2
BUILDING 15
STANMORE BUSINESS PARK
BRIDGNORTH
WV15 5HR
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 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
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship during their regular working hours
- Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training
- You will be assigned a BPIF training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available
- Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit your individual needs and business's needs. Most training and studying will be site-based
More training information
- BPIF Training Limited are industry specialists, providing apprenticeship training that meets the needs of a 21st century printing and packaging industry
- Our training coordinators are all industry experienced and deliver workplace based training
- Providing national coverage to the sector, our expertise has been developed over many years working closely with employers
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Practical
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
Why Join Us
• Work in a modern, growing print business
• Learn directly from an experienced team
• Be part of exciting projects (events, brands, weddings, retail)
• Clear progression opportunities as the business scales
• Gain real-world skills that are in high demand
About this employer
Based in Bridgnorth, Printlux specialises in premium signage, bespoke branding, and innovative promotional solutions. We bring ideas to life through thoughtful design and exceptional print. From striking signage and statement branding to stationery, packaging, and personalised pieces, every detail is crafted with precision and purpose.
After this apprenticeship
- A full time position may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to business need
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Yasmin Brotherson
yasmin.brotherson@bpif.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027650.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 29 May 2026