Apprentice Large Format & Digital Print Operator

  • Company: Typecraft Limited
  • Location: CHELTENHAM, GL51 9TB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,600.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000046143
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
  • Start Date: 14/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Kick-start your career with a hands-on apprenticeship at a fast-paced, privately owned printing company where no two days are the same. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, learning how to operate a wide variety of modern printing and finishing machines while developing valuable technical skills.

Training to be Provided

You will work towards the Level 3 Print Technician apprenticeship standard, with experienced members of staff supporting you, alongside BPIF Training, a provider specialising in our sector. It runs for thirty months and builds knowledge across the whole print process. Off the job learning hours are protected. It concludes with an end point assessment.

Future Prospects

As you develop your skills and experience, you'll have the opportunity to progress into a skilled Machine Operator role, taking responsibility for setting up, operating, and maintaining a range of printing and finishing equipment.


With further experience, there are opportunities to move into higher positions, managing production schedules, leading a team, and helping to deliver work for our customers on time and to the highest standards.


As a growing, privately owned business, we believe in developing our people from within wherever possible. If you show enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with us.

Vacancy Detail

You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team, gaining real workplace experience. You'll learn how to:



  • Set up, run, and maintain different machines

  • Check quality

  • Solve production challenges

  • Help create high-quality printed products for an exciting range of customers

Other Information

You will need to be relatively active as this role does involve lifting of materials.

Ready to start your adventure?