Signage Technician Apprentice
CITAGLEN LTD
WESTBURY (BA13 4JU)
Closes on Tuesday 15 December 2026
Posted on 6 November 2026
Contents
Summary
Citaglen Signs is an established signage and printing company with 50 years experience in the industry. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a Signage Apprenticeship working alongside our experienced members of staff.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary will increase after 12 months.
Performance based increase is available. - Training course
- Signage technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 February 2027
- 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
Your duties as a Signage Apprentice will be:
- Graphic design & artwork preparation
- Sign & digital printing
- Vinyl cutting
- Sign manufacturing
- Vehicle graphics
You will also gain experience in printed workwear supported by our experienced team members.
Where you'll work
3 MAIN STREET
WEST WILTS TRADING ESTATE
WESTBURY
BA13 4JU
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
You will train through a combination of learning both remotely and face- to-face which will take place at our Westbury site.
You will be supported by our experienced staff and a BPIF tutor,
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Motivated
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
Sometimes there will be a need for heavy lifting & outdoor work.
About this employer
Citaglen Signs Ltd is an established sign and printing company with over 50 years experience in the industry. We have a thriving website supplying the UK with all kinds of print and workwear.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the L3 Signage Technician apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to become a full time permanent signage technician. You will be able to develop over all roles or focus on one specific role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Matt Child
mattc@bpif.training
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062866.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 15 December 2026