Apprentice Press Operator
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Company: LABEL EXPRESS
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Location: CROYDON, CR0 4TT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £23,500.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000058166
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Application Deadline Date: 06/11/2026
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Start Date: 09/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: This role operates on a two-shift rotation, from Monday to Friday. Morning shift: 06:00 - 13:25. Afternoon shift: 13:25 - 21:00. On Fridays, shorter shifts apply: Morning shift: 06:00 - 12:00. Afternoon shift: 12:00 - 18:00.
Brief Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established label printing company based in Croydon, that has arisen due to continued growth and success.
You will be working with a highly skilled and experienced team. Training will be on both flexographic and digital print machinery with excellent benefits for the successful applicant.
Training to be Provided
You will be enrolled onto a ‘Print Technician’ apprenticeship delivered by BPIF Training.
It is a 30 month Level 3 course and training will be work based at the Croydon factory with time allocated to complete ‘off press/production’ coursework.
You will be tutored by an experienced BPIF tutor with an end-point assessment at the end of the course.
Future Prospects
This is an excellent opportunity to become a highly skilled and valuable flexographic and digital press operator within the high demanding Print and Packaging industry.
Vacancy Detail
Training will be given to skilfully set up and run both an 8 colour flexographic printing press and a Digital LED Inkjet press with tasks such as:
- Mount printing plates and cylinders correctly.
Prepare and mix inks to required colour specifications. - Adjust machine settings (speed, pressure, alignment) to ensure print quality.
- Monitor print runs for colour accuracy, registration, and consistency.
- Load paper and jobs correctly from the job queue/workflow
- Inspect printed materials for defects and maintain quality standards.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
- Troubleshoot mechanical or printing issues during production.
- Maintain production records and job documentation.
- Follow health and safety regulations and company procedures.
Other Information
This is both a skilled role which includes physical movement and lifting.
Due to the shift hours own transport to and from the factory will be necessary.