Digital Print Technician Apprentice

BBP

MIRFIELD (WF14 8LY)

Closes on Monday 30 November 2026

Posted on 20 October 2026

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Summary

BBP is a leading UK based manufacturer of innovative, high-quality, reuseable drinkware.

We are seeking a driven and committed individual to join our team as an apprentice Print Technician. This role involves working in the recently developed bespoke digital printing business unit within BBP.

Wage

£20,800 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Increase to national living wage after completion of first year.

Training course
Print technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm. Paid breaks: 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 minute breaks.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 December 2026

Duration

2 years 2 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

We are seeking a driven and committed individual to join our team as an apprentice Print Technician. This role involves working in the recently developed bespoke digital printing business unit within BBP, working with state-of-the-art a UV LED direct-to-object inkjet printing machine. The role will report to the Head of Digital.

Role will also involve working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Deregulation of Weights and Measures act 1985.

  • Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of skills and processes while under the instruction of senior staff
  • To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed
  • To undertake and successfully achieve the academic grades and practical skills leading to the completion of the apprenticeship (level dependent on candidate)
  • Learning and understanding the importance of Health and safety within the workplace is critical
  • Setup printer for different print runs
  • Proactive problem solving with printer errors
  • The role is also intended to develop with involvement in preparing, designing, and placing artwork onto artboards using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • To learn how to maintain equipment and to keep it in good repair

Where you'll work

LOWLAND WORKS
HURST LANE
MIRFIELD
WF14 8LY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEARN 2 PRINT 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

A full plan will be created at the start of the Apprenticeship to provide information as to what you will be studying and when. Learn2print will deliver the theoretical knowledge for your Print Apprenticeship. You will attend a class each month for one full day at a local venue (this information can be provided on interview).

This teaching and training will cover everything from health and safety and general industrial practices to specific industry practices. This will lead you to preparation for your end point assessment, consisting of an online exam, professional discussion and observation in the workplace. You will be allocated a designated tutor and workplace mentor who will support and guide you through the Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

BBP is a leading UK based manufacturer of innovative, high-quality, reuseable drinkware.

https://bbp.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

BBP offers a Bike2Work scheme which is available to all employees.

Workplace pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

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

The successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to a full time position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED

James Holdsworth

james@britishbung.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060006.

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Closes on Monday 30 November 2026