Digital Print Technician Apprentice

  • Company BBP
  • Location MIRFIELD, WF14 8LY
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £20,800.00 per year
  • Sector Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref NAS-2000060006
  • Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
  • Start Date 14/12/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm. Paid breaks: 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 minute breaks.

Brief Description

BBP is a leading UK based manufacturer of innovative, high-quality, reuseable drinkware.

We are seeking a driven and committed individual to join our team as an apprentice Print Technician. This role involves working in the recently developed bespoke digital printing business unit within BBP.

Training to be Provided

A full plan will be created at the start of the Apprenticeship to provide information as to what you will be studying and when. Learn2print will deliver the theoretical knowledge for your Print Apprenticeship. You will attend a class each month for one full day at a local venue (this information can be provided on interview).

This teaching and training will cover everything from health and safety and general industrial practices to specific industry practices. This will lead you to preparation for your end point assessment, consisting of an online exam, professional discussion and observation in the workplace. You will be allocated a designated tutor and workplace mentor who will support and guide you through the Apprenticeship.

Future Prospects

The successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to a full time position.

Vacancy Detail

We are seeking a driven and committed individual to join our team as an apprentice Print Technician. This role involves working in the recently developed bespoke digital printing business unit within BBP, working with state-of-the-art a UV LED direct-to-object inkjet printing machine. The role will report to the Head of Digital.

Role will also involve working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Deregulation of Weights and Measures act 1985.

  • Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of skills and processes while under the instruction of senior staff
  • To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed
  • To undertake and successfully achieve the academic grades and practical skills leading to the completion of the apprenticeship (level dependent on candidate)
  • Learning and understanding the importance of Health and safety within the workplace is critical
  • Setup printer for different print runs
  • Proactive problem solving with printer errors
  • The role is also intended to develop with involvement in preparing, designing, and placing artwork onto artboards using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • To learn how to maintain equipment and to keep it in good repair

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