Apprentice DTP Trainee Technician (Desk Top Publishing) REF 14957

WILSON PUBLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATES LTD

Poulton-Le-Fylde (FY6 9AL)

Closes on Monday 21 September 2026

Posted on 29 June 2026

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Summary

Wilson Publications and Associates Ltd are recruiting for an Apprentice DTP Trainee Technician (Desktop Publishing). The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Digital support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm / 30 mins lunch (unpaid).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

• Supporting team members
• Windows computer literate and will be expected to be experienced in Microsoft Office (word/excel is essential).
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud software is beneficial
• An interest in 3D design/visualisation and computer graphics would be advantageous (Autodesk 3DS MAX)

Where you'll work

The Old Bank
Green Meadow Lane, Hambleton
Poulton-Le-Fylde
FY6 9AL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.

Training course

Digital support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • use digital technologies, including collaborative tools, to operate effectively as part of a team, and with other stakeholders, enabling sharing of information and best practice.
  • use data accurately and securely to meet business requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation.
  • apply information security principles, for example: information transfer, deletion, storage, usage and communications that may include using mobile devices.
  • provide an appropriate and effective response to enquiries, providing support and information utilising digital channels and in line with organisation protocols
  • operate digital information systems, for example• Management- Finance Human Resources• Bespoke departmental or organisational systems or databases
  • communicate effectively through a variety of different channels using terminology appropriate to the audience
  • use digital resources to extend own knowledge and skills relevant to their role
  • risk assess the organisational impact of decisions that they take
  • use digital systems to identify productivity and performance improvements
  • use digital technologies to operate effectively as part of a team, and with other stakeholders, enabling sharing of information and best practice
  • maintain system security in line with organisational policies.
  • support digital operations or digital change and transformation activities.
  • investigate application problems and enable resolution to maintain productivity and improve quality of service.
  • coach and guide stakeholders to develop their applications skills to use digital systems effectively.
  • monitor data to analyse systems use and provide insights to recommend use or applications developments.
  • support customers in the use of information, products and services through digital channels.
  • diagnoses technical problems by identifying and applying tools and techniques to undertake fault finding, recording and rectification.
  • maintain end-user systems physically or remotely. For example: software, hardware or operating systems
  • provide and direct end-users to tools and resources to help them to resolve their digital problems.
  • use digital technologies, including collaborative tools, to operate effectively as part of a team, and with other stakeholders, enabling sharing of information and best practice.
  • use data accurately and securely to meet business requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation.
  • apply information security principles, for example: information transfer, deletion, storage, usage and communications that may include using mobile devices.
  • provide an appropriate and effective response to enquiries, providing support and information utilising digital channels and in line with organisation protocols
  • operate digital information systems, for example• Management- Finance Human Resources• Bespoke departmental or organisational systems or databases
  • communicate effectively through a variety of different channels using terminology appropriate to the audience
  • use digital resources to extend own knowledge and skills relevant to their role
  • risk assess the organisational impact of decisions that they take
  • use digital systems to identify productivity and performance improvements
  • use digital technologies to operate effectively as part of a team, and with other stakeholders, enabling sharing of information and best practice
  • maintain system security in line with organisational policies.

Training schedule

  • Functional Skills
  • Work Based Learning
  • Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship

Requirements

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
  • Good Attitude
  • Interested in the Industry
  • Hands on approach to work

About this employer

Formed in 1991, Wilson Publications and Associates Ltd is a family-owned business that specialises in providing technical publications, digital communication, and product support solutions for leading companies in the UK and world-wide.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Progression onto full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038217.

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Closes on Monday 21 September 2026

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