Signage Technician Apprentice

BLUELITE GRAPHICS LTD

BURGESS HILL (RH15 9TY)

Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 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 GCSE’s.

Wage

£15,600 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
Monday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm. 1-hour lunch taken everyday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 29 October 2026

Duration

1 year 7 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, manufacture of Vehicle graphics and other sign related activities:

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

Surface Preparation:

Ensure all vehicle surfaces are properly cleaned and prepped to allow for optimal vinyl adhesion

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 organization 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

UNIT 7
SOVEREIGN BUSINESS PARK
ALBERT DRIVE
BURGESS HILL
RH15 9TY

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

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and able to work safely on site visits and installations
  • Must be comfortable working from height on installations
  • Heavy lifting and standing most of day

About this employer

The company is family owned and has been providing Vehicle graphics to the Emergency Services and Highway users for over 30 years

http://www.bluelitegroup.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 will be a permanent position available upon completion of training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Steve Avery

Steve.avery@bluelitegraphics.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058143.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)