Print Finishing Technician Apprentice Level 3
Wise Origin
Leicester (LE4 5NU)
Closes in 18 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 February 2026
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Summary
This role blends hands-on mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering with software, diagnostics, and machine control systems within the print finishing industry. You will be trained to install, maintain, repair, and optimise print finishing machinery, working closely with experienced engineers and a dedicated mentor.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
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- Training course
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Hours
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9:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
This role would be perfect for you is you have a strong interest in engineering, electronics, and technology.
Technical & Engineering Duties
- Assist with installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of print finishing machinery
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and control system issues
- Support preventative maintenance programs
- Work with mechanical, electrical, and electronic components
- Learn machine control software, HMI interfaces, and diagnostic tools
Software & Systems
- Support software configuration, updates, and fault analysis
- Learn how software integrates with mechanical and electrical systems
- Develop problem-solving and logical diagnostic skills
Training and Development
- Complete an Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
- Gain British printing industry training and qualifications
- Undertake electrical engineering and electronics courses
- Receive on-the-job mentoring from an experienced engineer
- Build skills required for future international work assignments
- Willingness to learn both software and hands-on mechanical skills
Where you'll work
1 Exploration Drive
Leicester
LE4 5NU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
- Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
- apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
- Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
- Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
- Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
- Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
- Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
- Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
- Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
- Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
- Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
- Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
- Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
- Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
- Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
- Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
- Test and evaluate network environments
- Monitor performance and usage of a network
- Deploy applications on a network
- Set up storage and data access for staff
- Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
- Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
- Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
- Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
- Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
- Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
- Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
- Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
- Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
- Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
- apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
- Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
- Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
- Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
- Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
- Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
- Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
- Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
The location listed is our Head Office; this will be a hybrid position within East Midlands (Nottinghamshire), with travel to locations around the UK and future international travel.
A Full UK driving licence, or driving test-ready candidates to apply, due to the travel needs of the business.
About this employer
Wise Origin is a national training provider which was established in 2006. We deliver further education and provide employment opportunities through our Apprenticeship Programmes and other funded provisions. We specialise in IT, Digital & Data Apprenticeships and our aim is to help businesses and individuals make wise decisions for better futures.
Company benefits
- Company car
- Company mobile phone
- Funded apprenticeship and professional qualifications
- Ongoing engineering and electronics training
- International travel opportunities as experience grows
After this apprenticeship
Commitment to a long-term career path (5 years+)
This apprenticeship is designed to lead to a qualified Print Finishing Technician / Engineer role, with ongoing development into senior engineering, specialist software systems, or international technical support positions.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017456.
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Closes in 18 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)