Pre-press Print Apprentice
CPI Books -Croydon, New Addington, Croydon
Pre-press Print 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 21 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 pre-press team to develop as a skilled Pre-press Operator and actively participate in a 24 Month apprenticeship as a Pre-press Print Operative.
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 manufacture all Dies and Cyrel plates to meet customer demands and delivery dates.
- Ensure all elements are ready before manufacturing is scheduled.
- Maintain all consumable stock levels, and Dies/Cyrel equipment.
- To ensure Files are correctly processed through the Pre-Press department.
- To work to high quality and output levels
- Develop new ways to improve efficiencies and work flow
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 operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Days to be confirmed. 3 days per week. 6am - 6pm
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED