Post Press Operator Apprentice
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Company: THE BAKER SELF-ADHESIVE LABEL CO LTD
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Location: Essex, CM14 4JE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000039020
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 15/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Brief Description
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our busy production team. This is a great chance to join the print industry and progress your career whilst having the added benefit of being able to earn while you learn in a fun, dynamic and rewarding environment.
Training to be Provided
All learners on the course are expected to achieve the following:
- Print Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- City and Guilds Print Technician3 Qualification
Future Prospects
- All vacancies are advertised for all staff to view
- At the end of the successful apprenticeship the apprentice can apply for a permanent positions if one is available
Vacancy Detail
- Pre-press and post-press processes and equipment and how their role will impact upon others
- Properties and structures of materials, adhesives and various other chemicals
- Physical properties of the numerous paper/plastic stocks and their benefits and constraints
- How to convert sheets into pages and products
- How to safely and effectively convert the source materials (e.g. printed paper and gold foil) into the customer’s specific product (e.g. a special edition videogame pack) by using a combination of machinery and processes
- The benefits and constraints of the many different folding types
- How to apply different finishes to different substrates e.g. scented varnish, holographic foiling, soft-touch laminate, near-field communication sticker and be able to set up, run and maintain a specific range of finishing equipment at the appropriate speed and at quality levels
- Deal with a range of finishing processes which may include varnishing, folding, embossing/debossing, foil blocking etc.
- Operate finishing equipment optimally
- Handle and transport materials and other inventory within the finishing area working environment
- Work to tight deadlines, in a calm and professional manner