Foil Operator Apprentice
CPI Books -Croydon, New Addington, Croydon
Foil Operator Apprentice
£14,976 to £23,793.12 a year
CPI Books -Croydon, New Addington, Croydon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 14-08-2026 (In 20 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: New Addington, Croydon
Full Job Description
Introduction
CPI Books Croydon has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our Print Finishing team to develop as a skilled foil blocking print finisher and actively participate in a 26 Month apprenticeship as a Print Finishing Technician.
About the Employer
CPI, your book printer in THE UK
CPI Books is the UK’s leading book printing service provider.
We lead the book printing market with the latest deployment of inkjet digital printing technology, integrated warehousing, distribution and supply-chain solutions, thanks to significant investments in digital technology and advanced internal IT solutions.
What You'll Do
• To foil, emboss or deboss book covers or jackets according to the customers’ requirements to the required standards in a timely fashion.
• To meet set targets and benchmarks issued as per set Key Performance Indicators.
• To carry out all operator machine maintenance schedules as described in the manual or company guidelines.
• To be able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• To maintain a safe, clean working environment to aid efficient business processes
Training Outcome
Full-time position available.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - Grade C/4 or above
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - Grade C/4 or above
Course Information
Course: Print technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 3 days to be confirmed. 6am-6pm. 1 hour paid break.
Expected Duration: 2 Years 2 Months
Training Provider: LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED