Signage Technician Apprentice

THE BESPOKE SIGN HOUSE LTD

CRANBROOK (TN17 4PU)

Closes on Monday 15 December 2025

Posted on 6 November 2025

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly team crafting bespoke slate and granite signs sold internationally. The apprentice will gain experience across all aspects of production, material and stock management, customer support, design, engraving, and finishing. While learning traditional and modern sign-making techniques.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Year 1 Salary: £16,000 Year 2 Salary: £18,000 If taken on full time earning potential earning from £24,000 - £28k+ Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year including bank holidays, plus additional time off during the Christmas workshop closure.

Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm (Flexibility may be required around peak periods.)

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 17 December 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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 a Signage Technician Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced craftsmen in a busy workshop, learning both traditional and modern sign-making skills. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in every stage of the process, gaining a complete understanding of how our high-quality products are created and delivered.

Your training will include:

  • Preparing slate and granite for engraving (cutting, cleaning, and masking)
  • Operating our core machinery such as vinyl plotters and sandblasting equipment. You’ll also gain experience using CNC and laser engraving machinery to broaden your technical knowledge
  • Painting, finishing, and sealing completed signs
  • Quality checking and packaging products for delivery
  • Assisting with layout and design preparation using computer software
  • Helping with product photography and supporting social media posts or website listings
  • Assisting with customer support, design requests, and mock-ups via email or phone
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
  • Supporting stock management, job sheets, and dispatch

Learning and development:

  • Actively support the lead signmaker throughout the manufacturing process
  • Ensure records, admin, and production sheets are accurately maintained
  • Take part in regular training and development activities to build confidence across both workshop and digital tasks

You’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification while developing valuable practical, technical, and digital skills for a rewarding career in the signage industry.

Where you'll work

1 FREEZINGHAM FARM COTTAGES
FREEZINGHAM LANE
ROLVENDEN LAYNE
CRANBROOK
TN17 4PU

Training

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

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

Signage Technician Level 3.

Apprentice’s Training Plan:

Training Location: Virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams

Frequency: Once per week

Details: The apprentice will attend virtual training sessions with their tutor through Teams 

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including manual handling, standing for extended periods, and working with stone materials. The role involves both indoor and outdoor work throughout the year, so applicants should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Workshop PPE and training will be provided.

About this employer

The Bespoke Sign House is a sign-making business based in Rolvenden Layne, Kent, specialising in handcrafted slate and granite house signs. Every sign is handmade in our Kent workshop using a combination of traditional techniques and modern machinery. Our work can be found on homes and properties across the UK and around the world too. Our signs were proudly featured at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025, and we’ve collaborated with leading companies such as what3words on bespoke signage projects. We’re passionate about quality, creativity, and making products that last, with each sign we create being made with care, precision, and pride. We’re a growing business, and this apprenticeship offers the chance to get involved right at the heart of production.

After this apprenticeship

There is a strong possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

The successful apprentice will become an integral part of our core sign-making process, contributing to the production of our bespoke slate and granite signage. As the business continues to grow, there will also be opportunities to explore new ideas and help develop future product ranges.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349760.

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Closes on Monday 15 December 2025

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