Apprentice Signs & Graphics Fitter
DYNAMIC VEHICLE RENTAL LTD
WIGAN (WN5 0LZ)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 August 2026
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Summary
Join Dynamic Vehicle Rental as a Level 3 Signage Technician Apprentice and learn a creative, hands-on trade. You’ll gain practical experience in vehicle graphics, vinyl wrapping, sign making, digital printing and graphic design, working alongside an experienced team with the opportunity to build a long-term career.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Signage technician (level 3)
- Hours
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8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday (1 hour unpaid break).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 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
As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced team members, learning:
- To prepare vehicles and surfaces
- Remove and apply vinyl graphics
- Decals and vehicle liveries
- Assist with vehicle wrapping.
You will also help to:
- Produce signs and graphics
- Operate cutting and printing equipment
- Prepare artwork using design software
- Assist with installations
You will learn to work safely, maintain quality standards and complete jobs from preparation through to finishing.
Where you'll work
2 MARTLAND MILL LANE
WIGAN
WN5 0LZ
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)
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
The apprentice will complete a Level 3 Signage Technician Apprenticeship, gaining practical skills and knowledge in vehicle graphics, sign making, vinyl application, digital printing, artwork and installation. Training will combine workplace learning at Dynamic Vehicle Rental in Wigan with formal off-the-job training delivered by the apprenticeship training provider.
The apprentice will attend a mixture of remote and face to face training on site as agreed in the schedule throughout the apprenticeship and complete the required assessments to achieve the level 3 qualification.
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
- Enthusiasm
- Practical
- Enjoy working with hands
- Reliable & Punctual
- Ability to follow instructions
- Patient & methodical
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
The role is based primarily in a workshop environment, which can be cold during the winter months. The apprentice will sometimes work on larger Luton vehicles and will be required to work at height using suitable company-provided access equipment and scaffolding, following appropriate training and safety procedures. The role may also involve travelling to customer sites, where access equipment such as a cherry picker may be required for external signage installations.
About this employer
Dynamic Vehicle Rental Ltd is a family-run vehicle rental and fleet management business based in Wigan, providing a wide range of vehicles and fleet services to businesses and private customers. We pride ourselves on delivering a reliable, friendly and professional service, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and maintaining high standards across our growing business.
https://www.fleetdynamic.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
We offer a holiday trading scheme (eligibility criteria must be met).
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the opportunity to progress into a full-time Signs & Graphics Fitter role with Dynamic Vehicle Rental, subject to performance and business requirements. With experience, they could develop into a senior fitter or specialist in vehicle wrapping, signage, graphics production or artwork/design, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress towards a supervisory or management role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050071.
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Closes in 31 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)