Signage Technician Apprentice
Hooper Signs
BRUNSWICK VILLAGE (NE13 7GA)
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026
Posted on 24 July 2026
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity to experience work in a well-established Newcastle upon Tyne Sign company. You will learn all areas of sign production, from job set up, large format printing, vinyl production, application and installation as part of our dedicated team.
- Wage
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£15,184 to £24,123.58, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Signage technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm.
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 5 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
- Sign design and workflow.
- Vinyl cutting and preparation.
- Large format digital printing and lamination.
- Vinyl application in-house and on-site.
- Vehicle graphics and wrapping.
- Sign installation.
Where you'll work
UNIT B
CRISANDEN COURT
BRUNSWICK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BRUNSWICK VILLAGE
NE13 7GA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL COLLEGE
Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 training is delivered virtually through Microsoft Teams once per week.
- You will also undertake Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Requirements
Essential 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and able to work safely on-site visits and installations.
- Must be comfortable working from height on installations.
- Heavy Lifting and Standing most of day.
About this employer
Hooper Signs is a well established sign company based in the Newcastle upon Tyne. With over 60 years in business we have developed strong connections in the region and support many great brands.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Kerry Hall
khall@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044771.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026