Apprentice Vinyl Graphics/Digital Print Technician

Summary

Excellent opportunity to be part of our team and work for an established signage company based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. You will be part of our vinyl graphics/digital print team, with an opportunity to learn various skills within the department.

Wage

£18,720 a year

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Training course

Signage technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am to 4.45pm. Friday, 8.00am to 3.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

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

Development and training opportunities are available for the right candidate who is looking to expand their knowledge and skill set in the signage industry.
Prepare production artwork and plot files.
Cutting, weeding out and applying vinyl graphics to a range of applications.
Operate large-format printers, laminators, and cutter-plotters.
Produce and apply vehicle wraps and decals with precision, ensuring correct application methods and finishes.

Where you'll work

New Vision Signs & Graphics Ltd
Ventnor Works
6 Ventnor Street
Bradford
BD3 9JP

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Signage technician (level 3)

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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.

Your training plan

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the qualification achieved will be a Level 3 Signage Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by your employer and BPIF Training. You will be assigned a training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available. Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Creative
Initiative
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

Signage manufacturers working on diverse ranges of types of signage projects and the clients we do it for. From high street brands like Timpson to large multi-nationals like Serco; or public sector organisations like The Foreign Office or Bradford Royal Infirmary.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress to full time employment following the apprenticeship.

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