Apprentice Print Finisher

Prontaprint Kensington

London (W8 6ED)

Closes on Friday 18 December 2026

Posted on 12 November 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career with Prontaprint Kensington! Join our friendly, family-run team and let your creative juices flow! Enjoy variety and flexibility as you gain hands-on experience in customer service, sales, design and print production. We offer training, ongoing support and exciting opportunities to grow across our 3 London branches.

Wage

£14,976 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Bonus available - discretion of the owner.

Training course
Print operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 9am - 5.30pm.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

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

Day to day duties will include:

  • Handling customer enquiries via phone, email and in person
  • Preparing quotations and processing orders
  • Assisting with printing, cutting, finishing and packaging
  • Supporting sales, marketing and social media
  • Learning design software and print production processes
  • Managing administrative tasks and customer relationships
  • Photocopying & Scanning
  • Content Creation for social media

Where you'll work

39 Earls Court Road
London
W8 6ED

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

Print operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
  • Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
  • Record information: digital or manual
  • Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
  • Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
  • Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
  • Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
  • Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Calibrate proof production equipment
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Identify and set up printing presses
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Follow print press shut down procedures
  • Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling
  • Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal
  • Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters
  • Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment
  • Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering
  • Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
  • Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
  • Record information: digital or manual
  • Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
  • Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
  • Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
  • Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
  • Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Training schedule

You will receive on the job training and experience - ability to work between 3 of our branches, whilst predominately based at the Kensington branch.

You will also be supported by a BPIF tutor via a combination of remote and face to face learning at our Kensington site.

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliability & punctuality
  • Time management

Other requirements

This role may have you getting involved with installing signs (external & internal).

There is pay and display off street parking.

About this employer

Prontaprint Kensington is a family-run printing business with over 40 years of experience and three London branches. We specialise in digital printing, signage, promotional merchandise and bespoke print solutions.

 

Join our friendly, supportive team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment. We offer practical training, mentoring, varied responsibilities and opportunities to develop new skills, grow your confidence and build a rewarding career in the printing industry.

https://kensington.prontaprint.com (opens in new tab)

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 apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to secure a permanent position within our growing family-run business. We encourage career development and offer opportunities to progress into roles such as Print Production Specialist, Graphic Designer or Team Leader. With three London branches, we aim to support ambitious individuals in developing their skills, taking on greater responsibilities and building a long-term career with us.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Matt Child

mattc@bpif.training

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063654.

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Closes on Friday 18 December 2026