Apprentice Graphics & Signage Technician

JIGSAW DESIGN & PRINT LTD

KINGS COUGHTON (B49 5QF)

Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 May 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a creatively minded individual to join an established and progressive creative design & print company specialising in large format graphics and display signage.

Wage

£20,475 a year

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Initial rate would be £10.50 per hour

Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 June 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

  • Liasing with our design studio you will be hands on working in a busy environment creating print and eye-catching graphics for exhibitions, conferences, displays and vehicle wraps. We produce a large and bespoke range of graphic solutions
  • You would also be trained to use industry standard creative software and be trained to use large format and medium format Mimaki, Epson printing machines, Vinyl cutters and laminators
  • From a given brief and artwork files you will print and create an assortment of graphic print, signs and wall coverings, this will include printing, vinyl cutting, laying up, laminating and on site fitting once trained

Where you'll work

MOAT HOUSE BARNS
KINGS COUGHTON
B49 5QF

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

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 Level 3.

You will be training in Alcester, Warwickshire and working 40-hours per week with 20% of the time allocated to your training providers curriculum.

You will be working in a light and pleasant environment with our focused and committed personnel who strive to achieve excellence in our field of work.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • Art/Design (grade C)
  • English (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This would require lifting of heavy objects from time to time when transferring media rolls and also handling large graphic panels.

You may also be working outdoors when required on installations.

About this employer

An established design and print company, based in the South West Midlands with 22 years’ experience in supplying creative and eye catching graphic and print solutions.

https://jigsawnet.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified you will have the ability to produce a whole range of graphic and creative solutions for the design and marketing sector.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031187.

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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11:59pm)