Apprentice Reprographic Artworker
Olberding Brand Family/ Phototype UK
Hull (HU4 7DY)
Closes in 28 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 August 2026
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Summary
Join our busy artwork studio as an Apprentice Reprographic Artworker, where you’ll learn the craft of preparing artwork for print.
You will be supported by our Senior Artworkers, you’ll gain hands-on experience with, developing the technical and creative skills needed to thrive in the reprographics and packaging industry.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Print technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, working hours TBC. 37.5 hours per week.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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’ll gain hands-on experience with real jobs from day one:
- Assisting in the preparation of digital artwork files for print
- Using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to make technical amends, typeset copy, and ensure all artwork meets strict brand guidelines
- Learning how to set up files for various print and packaging processes
- Creating print-ready files using industry-standard and Esko tools
You don’t need to be an expert yet; we’ll teach you everything you need to know. What matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and attention to detail.
Where you'll work
Estuary Business Park
Henry Boot Way
Hull
HU4 7DY
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be supported by experienced staff at Phototype Limited and BPIF Training. Your training will be delivered through onsite and remote sessions.
- Gain a respected qualification while earning a wage
- Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment
- Build practical, industry-ready skills that can launch a long-term career in artwork and prepress
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Positive attitude
- Motivated
- Enthusiasm
Other requirements
You don’t need to be an expert; we’ll teach you everything you need to know. What matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and attention to detail.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a meticulous eye for detail, spots spelling mistakes, misaligned logos, or small inconsistencies
- Has a genuine interest in design or print production
- Is eager to learn, takes direction well, and isn’t afraid to ask questions
- Is confident using computers (Mac experience is a bonus)
- Works well as part of a team and is reliable and punctual
- Can manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
- Has some familiarity with Adobe software (desirable but not essential)
About this employer
Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. There are over 450 of us across the US, Europe and Asia.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will become a Junior Artworker at Phototype UK.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048593.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)