Print Production Apprentice

STEADFAST TAPES LTD

MILNSBRIDGE (HD3 4NB)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2026

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Summary

Excellent opportunity to join a growing UK manufacturer of printed packaging tapes. Learn flexographic printing, machine setups, materials and production processes while completing a BPIF Level 2 Print Apprenticeship. Full training and long-term career progression provided.

Wage

£19,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£375 per week.

Training course
Print operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.15am - 4.15pm, Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 22 June 2026

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

You will work alongside our Assistant Print Manager learning flexographic printing, machine setups, materials and quality processes.

Daily tasks include:

  • Preparing machines
  • Mounting print sleeves
  • Mixing inks
  • Loading materials
  • Assisting printers
  • Quality checks and supporting production flow across multiple printing machines while completing your BPIF Level 2 apprenticeship

Where you'll work

UNIT 13
UNION MILLS
TANYARD ROAD
MILNSBRIDGE
HD3 4NB

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 operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
  • Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
  • Record information: digital or manual
  • Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
  • Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
  • Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
  • Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
  • Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Calibrate proof production equipment
  • Option 1: Pre-Press Operative. Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Identify and set up printing presses
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency
  • Option 2: Press Operative. Follow print press shut down procedures
  • Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling
  • Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal
  • Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters
  • Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment
  • Option 3: Post-Press Operative. Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering
  • Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
  • Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
  • Record information: digital or manual
  • Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
  • Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
  • Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
  • Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
  • Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Training schedule

The apprentice will complete the BPIF Level 2 Print Operative Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on training in flexographic print production, machine setups, materials and quality control. Training will take place primarily at our Huddersfield manufacturing site alongside experienced print professionals, with additional apprenticeship training delivered by BPIF on a day release or block release basis.

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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Technical Abilities

Other requirements

This role is based within a busy manufacturing and print environment and will involve standing for periods of time, manual handling of materials and working closely with machinery. Applicants should be eager to learn, practical, organised and able to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

About this employer

An established UK manufacturer of printed and plain adhesive tapes, based in Huddersfield, supplying customers across multiple industries. Part of the larger European Group, giving access to advanced manufacturing capabilities, specialist products and international industry expertise.

http://WWW.STEADFASTTAPES.CO.UK (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a full-time role as a Flexographic Printer within our growing print department. Long-term progression opportunities include Senior Printer, Setup Technician, Assistant Print Manager and Print Manager roles, with further training available on advanced printing machines, materials and production management.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033113.

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Closes in 23 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)