Signage Technician Apprentice

BUTTERFIELD SIGNS LTD

Bradford (BD1 2RZ)

Closes on Sunday 1 November 2026

Posted on 14 September 2026

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to learn and work with an experienced, passionate and customer focused team successfully operating within the signage sector. The successful apprentice must have minimum grades 4 in both maths and English GCSEs.

Wage

£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
39-hours a week Monday - Thursday 8:00pm - 5:00pm Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Friday 6 November 2026

Duration

1 year 10 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

Assist in Vehicle Wrap Installations:

  • Support lead technicians in applying vinyl wraps to cars, vans, trucks, and other vehicles
  • Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, or removing existing decals as necessary

Surface Preparation:

  • Ensure all vehicle surfaces are properly cleaned and prepped to allow for optimal vinyl adhesion
  • Mask and tape off areas not to be wrapped

Vinyl Cutting and Trimming:

  • Assist with measuring, cutting, and weeding vinyl materials using cutting tools or plotters
  • Trim excess vinyl around contours, edges, and tight corners with precision

Application of Graphics and Decals:

  • Help align and position graphics according to layout specifications
  • Use squeegees, heat guns, and other tools to remove air bubbles and wrinkles

Tool and Material Handling:

  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of tools, materials, and workstations
  • Monitor inventory levels and report low supplies to the supervisor

Learning and Development:

  • Actively participate in training sessions and seek guidance from experienced installers
  • Study industry best practices, safety procedures, and product information

Quality Control and Finishing:

  • Inspect finished work for accuracy, air bubbles, or peeling
  • Apply finishing touches such as edge sealing to prolong durability

Customer Interaction Support:

Occasionally assist in vehicle check-in/check-out processes and explain basic aftercare procedures to clients

Adherence to Safety Standards:

  • Follow all safety protocols while using tools, handling adhesives, and working around vehicles
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during installations

Documentation and Reporting.

Help document completed jobs and keep records of materials used and time spent on projects.

Where you'll work

174 Sunbridge Road
Bradford
BD1 2RZ

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.

The programme will include weekly online classroom sessions with tutors via Microsoft Teams, alongside a tutor visit every six weeks. The programme will combine online learning, tutor support and regular progress reviews to support the apprentice throughout their training.

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
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

The company is a 4th generation family run, privately owned business with in excess of 90 years in supplying signage to a host of high-profile world brands.The business operates under 4 divisional banners: Design Services; Corporate Signage; Digital Signage and Aftersales Maintenance Care.

https://butterfieldsigns.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate upon completion of training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053378.

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Closes on Sunday 1 November 2026