Apprentice Digital Print Operator

VICTORY SIGNS (NEWCASTLE)LTD

NORTHUMBERLAND (NE23 1WF)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 11 December 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 November 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career in digital printing! Learn to operate professional printing equipment, work with digital technology and produce high-quality printed products. Gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills and earn a recognised qualification while you work. No previous experience needed!

• Wage:

  £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  The apprentice will be paid the applicable National Minimum Wage for apprentices, in line with current government rates.

• Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
• Hours: Full-time, working on-site at the employer's premises in Cramlington. Working days and hours will be confirmed by the employer, with time allocated during working hours for apprenticeship training.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 12 December 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

As an Apprentice Digital Print Operator, you'll work alongside experienced printers, learning how to turn digital designs into finished printed products.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Learning to set up and operate digital printing machines.
• Preparing digital files and managing print jobs.
• Checking print quality, colours and accuracy.
• Learning finishing techniques, including cutting and laminating.
• Helping maintain and clean printing equipment.
• Working as part of a team to meet customer orders and deadlines.
• Following health and safety procedures and keeping your workspace organised.

Where you'll work

UNIT 4
SOUTH NELSON IND EST
SOUTH NELSON RD CRAMLINGTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE23 1WF

Training

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
• Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
• Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
• Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
• Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
• Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
• Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
• Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
• Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
• Mount and set the required workholding devices
• Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
• Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
• Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
• Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Produce components which meet the specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
• Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Plan the technical support operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
• Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

The apprentice will receive hands-on training in the workplace, working alongside experienced print operators to develop practical skills in digital printing, machine operation, quality control and print finishing.

Training will be supported by regular apprenticeship learning sessions, with time allocated during working hours to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the qualification.

The exact training schedule and delivery arrangements will be confirmed upon enrolment.

More training information

Training will be delivered by Train'd Up, an experienced apprenticeship training provider. The apprentice will receive ongoing support from a dedicated trainer, with regular progress reviews involving the employer to monitor development and ensure they remain on track to achieve their qualification.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Applicants must be comfortable working in a busy production environment, spending periods of time on their feet and following workplace health and safety procedures. The role involves handling printing materials and equipment, so a practical, hands-on approach is essential.

About this employer

Victory Signs (Newcastle) Ltd is an established printing, signage and engraving specialist based in Cramlington, Northumberland. With over 25 years of experience, the company combines modern digital printing technology with traditional craftsmanship to produce high-quality signage, graphics and engraved products for customers across the UK.

Working from a purpose-built production facility, Victory Signs provides a wide range of services, including large-format digital printing, vehicle graphics, shop signage, banners and specialist engraving. The company prides itself on quality workmanship, attention to detail and delivering professional results for its customers.

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 opportunities to progress into a permanent Digital Print Operator role, with further career development into senior print production, print finishing, quality control or team leadership positions.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Ruth Haworth

ruth.haworth@traindup.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063803.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 11 December 2026 at 11:59pm)