Large Format Print Technician Apprentice

PLATINUM PRINT LIMITED

NORTH YORKSHIRE (HG2 7DB)

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 12 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 January 2026

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Summary

You will develop a broad understanding of digital large format print and finishing in our sign and display department. Working across all equipment, you will be involved in printing jobs, cutting and assembling jobs. The products we produce vary hugely from exhibition stands, building site banners and hoarding, to shop signage and POS.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Pay increases as training progresses Health scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Overtime

Training course
Print technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

Duration

3 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

  • Operate large format hybrid printers and flatbed CNC cutters along with other sign and display equipment
  • Understand job sheet instructions accurately and work in a timely manner
  • Liaise with fitters and other departments to make sure the job specification is met
  • Monitor the quality of the products, make improvements where possible and ensure deadlines are met
  • Support other departments such as litho, digital and mailing

Where you'll work

PARK HOUSE
HOOKSTONE PARK
HARROGATE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
HG2 7DB

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 technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregating resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Apply health and safety and manual handling procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Plan and prioritise work
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic for example, work sheets, check lists, handover records, job sheets.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
  • Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Communicate with others verbally including colleagues or stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing.
  • Apply problem-solving techniques to common problems.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Convert customer files to print-ready files using software and workflow packages.
  • Check, process and transmit digital files using software.
  • Create and edit digital images.
  • Conversion of digital files into colour separations for the defined production method.
  • Apply digital techniques to produce a proof.
  • Apply colour profiles to the design.
  • Apply production techniques to produce plates, screens, or output files.
  • Apply pre-press quality assurance procedures.
  • Set up and check the multi-unit print press, including speeds, inks and toners and pre-printing quality checks.
  • Follow print press start up or warm up procedures.
  • Apply print press operations and techniques, including managing colour. Handle variable data on digital presses.
  • Follow quality control processes during printing, including checking for colour matching, print resolution, product consistency.
  • Apply press equipment and machinery maintenance techniques including cleaning and servicing.
  • Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, hand over procedures. Escalate issues.
  • Apply press quality assurance procedures.
  • Apply safe systems of work to the printing press process in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidelines. This should include identifying risks and hazards and the handling and disposal of chemicals.
  • Set up finishing equipment for example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters.
  • Operate finishing equipment to apply different finishing processes, for example, varnishing, folding, embossing and debossing, foil blocking, scoring, packing, gluing, match and attach, tab and slot, sorting, banding.
  • Prepare printing for next stage, including packing and wrapping.
  • Apply post-press equipment maintenance techniques including cleaning and servicing.
  • Apply post-press quality assurance procedures such as checking for folding accuracy, stitch alignment, foil position.
  • Apply safe systems of work to the finishing process in compliance with regulations, standards and guidelines, including the handling and disposal of chemicals.
  • Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregating resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Apply health and safety and manual handling procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Plan and prioritise work
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic for example, work sheets, check lists, handover records, job sheets.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
  • Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Communicate with others verbally including colleagues or stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing.
  • Apply problem-solving techniques to common problems.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Apply team working principles.

Training schedule

  • You will receive a Level 3 Digital Press Technician qualification from the British Print Industry Federation (BPIF)
  • All training will be on the job with time allocated to do the necessary modules required for the course
  • The BPIF tutor will come to our premises once per month to go through the work but will also be on hand at any time to help with any queries

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

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

One of Yorkshire's premier marketing, design, print, signage and direct mail companies, we offer a unique range of integrated business products and services. Based in Harrogate and with over 38 years experience, we pride ourselves on our customer service and continuous investment in the latest technology. This has cemented our reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking, full service business partner. Trust, integrity and superb customer service are at the heart of our business.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential growth within the company to supervisor or management roles.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008209.

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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 12 February 2026 at 11:59pm)