Apprentice Print Finisher with Digital Printing

Introduction

An excellent opportunity to join an established commercial printing company based in Wolverhampton. As an Apprentice Print Finisher with Digital Printing, you'll gain hands-on experience across our finishing and digital print departments, learning from experienced professionals while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

About the Employer

Based in Wolverhampton Lion FPG was established in 1928 and has grown to become a trusted partner to our customers. One company, one philosophy – many solutions.  One of just a handful of certified Carbon Balanced Printers in the UK.

What You'll Do

You will receive practical training across our Finishing and Digital Print departments.

Duties will include; operating digital printing equipment, preparing printed work for finishing, folding, stitching, trimming, booklet making, mailing and packing customer orders. You'll work alongside experienced operators, learning industry best practice, quality standards and safe working methods.

Training will include:

• Health & Safety
• Digital print production
• Print finishing techniques
• Machine set-up and operation
• Basic machine maintenance
• Quality control
• Customer requirements
• Workflow management

You will gain experience using equipment including:

• Fujifilm Revoria EC1100
• Ricoh Pro C9110
• Konica Minolta Bizhub
• Watkiss PowerSquare Booklet Maker
• Heidelberg Stitchmaster
• Horizon AFC-566 Folder
• Heidelberg Stahl Folder
• Polar Guillotine
• Neopost DS-200 Inserting Machine
• Horizon PUR Binder

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and support from the apprenticeship provider.

Training Outcome

• A successfully qualified apprentice will be offered a full time position
• As a professional member of the team, optional training in other departments will be available, with potential career progression for ambitious individuals

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Print technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, with one hour lunch break.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: BPIF TRAINING LIMITED