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

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