Apprentice Print Technician
HOUSE OF FLAGS LTD, Ellington, Cambridgeshire
Apprentice Print Technician
£19,760 a year
HOUSE OF FLAGS LTD, Ellington, Cambridgeshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 8 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 07-08-2026 (In 14 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Ellington, Cambridgeshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
Are you creative, practical, motivated and enthusiastic about digital print and how products are made?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our print team and learn specialist printing skills while working towards a national recognised qualification.
About the Employer
House of Flags was established in 1977 and has grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of textile large format fabric displays solutions (not just flags), providing high quality printed products for customers across a range of sectors.
What You'll Do
As a Print Technician Apprentice, you will be:
- Assisting with the preparation and setup of textile printing equipment
- Learn to maintain and operate printing machinery safely and efficiently
- Monitor print quality and identify any faults or inconsistencies
- Learn colour matching and ink management techniques
- Carry out routine equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Follow health, safety and environmental procedures
- Work with colleagues to meet production targets and customer deadlines
What you will learn:
During your apprenticeship, you will gain experience in:
- Large format textile printing processes and production techniques
- Print machinery setup, operation and maintenance
- Colour matching and ink preparation
- Quality assurance and troubleshooting
- Production planning and workflow management
- Health and safety within a manufacturing environment
- Along with practical experience with industry-standard equipment and technology
Training Outcome
Full time Print Technician within the Company along with opportunities for career progression within the business.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Commitment to Safety & Quality
- Willingness to Learn
- Be Able to Follow Instructions
- Reliability & Enthusiasm
- Punctuality
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Print, Graphics or Art - 4
- Essential - Driving Licence - Full Driving Licence - Pass
Course Information
Course: Print technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.
Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
Training Provider: BPIF TRAINING LIMITED