Signage & Vehicle Graphics Apprentice
FLAIR SIGNS (NW) LIMITED
CHESHIRE (WA8 8TL)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 October 2026
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Summary
Join Flair Signs as a Signage & Vehicle Graphics Apprentice and learn a hands-on trade from experienced professionals. You’ll gain practical experience in sign making, vehicle graphics and wrapping, large-format printing, vinyl application, design and installation, working on real projects for businesses and organisations.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Pay will be reviewed as your skills, experience and responsibilities develop. There may also be opportunities for overtime and additional earnings as you become fully trained and competent.
- Training course
- Signage technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
07.30- 15.30
Some occasional flexibility may be required for customer installations.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 November 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
No two days will be the same. If you’re creative, practical, enjoy working with your hands and have an interest in cars, vans, design or making things, this is an opportunity to develop valuable skills and build a long-term career in a growing specialist industry.
You’ll learn all aspects of sign making and vehicle graphics, working alongside our experienced team.
Your days will include:
- Preparing artwork
- Operating digital printers and vinyl cutters
- Producing signs
- Applying vinyl and vehicle graphics
- Assisting with vehicle wraps
- Finishing and installing signage.
You’ll work on real customer projects, both in our Widnesworkshop and occasionally on site.
Where you'll work
UNIT 3
ST. MICHAELS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WIDNES
CHESHIRE
WA8 8TL
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
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
You will work towards a Level 3 Signage Technician apprenticeship, gaining a recognised qualification in the signage and graphics industry. Working with experienced members of staff at Flair Signs in Widnes alongside a tutor from BPIF Training, training will be delivered through a combination of face to face and remote learning.
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
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This is a hands-on role involving standing, lifting and working with tools, machinery, vinyl and signage materials. Some work will take place outdoors and on customer sites. A keen eye for detail, practical approach and willingness to learn are essential. A full driving licence may be beneficial as you progress but not essential.
About this employer
At Flair Signs, you’ll be joining a friendly, experienced team where you’ll learn practical skills from day one. We’re committed to developing the right person and providing hands-on training across sign making, vehicle graphics, digital printing and installation. This is an opportunity to build a genuine long-term career in a specialist and creative industry, with the potential for permanent employment and progression within the business.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion can lead to a permanent position with Flair Signs and progression to a skilled Signage Technician. You could specialise in vehicle graphics and wrapping, sign manufacture, digital printing, installation or artwork/design, with opportunities to develop into a senior technician or team leader as your experience grows.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Matt Child
mattc@bpif.training
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058124.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)