Print and Finishing Apprentice
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Company: PROPACK DIRECT MAIL LIMITED
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Location: Huddersfield, HD2 1FA
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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-2000019480
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 04/05/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30, with one hour lunch break.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic company in Huddersfield, working within the print and direct mail industry. This is a fantastic chance to become part of an ambitious, forward-thinking team in a thriving and energetic workplace.
Training to be Provided
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard (press pathway). The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their off-the-job requirement of the apprenticeship.
Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Propack Direct Mail and the BPIF. You will be assigned a tutor to ensure that you have the best training available.
Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit your individual needs and business needs. Most training and studying will be site-based.
Future Prospects
A successfully qualified Apprentice will be offered a full time position as a Digital Printer.
As a professional member of the team, optional training in other departments will be available, with potential career progression for ambitious individuals.
Vacancy Detail
As an Apprentice Digital Printer, you'll gain essential industry knowledge and hands-on experience operating digital printing machinery. You will also learn key post-press finishing processes, including trimming, coating, folding, binding, and quality control, ensuring high-quality finished products. In addition to the Apprenticeship Standard syllabus, you will:
- Receive hands on training on both small and large format printers
- Understand the culture, values and processes of the printing and graphic communication industry
- Develop technical knowledge of print industry practices
- Deal with customer expectations, resolving problems and ensuring quality
- Transfer data files, setting up digital presses for production and carrying out various print finishing duties
- Work in accordance with company quality procedures at all times to ensure compliance with working practices and standards
- Once trained, show you have the ability to operate machinery in the most effective & safe manner
- Notify supervisor of any discrepancies or errors
- Ensure the allocated machinery/equipment you use is checked before use
- Clean the machines and doing minor maintenance
- Adhere to health and safety, environmental requirements and laws
- Under the supervision of a friendly team who will support your training and give guidance as necessary
Other Information
Shift work will be required eventually, in line with other production operatives' working patterns. Shifts are: Monday -Thursday, 6:00am-1:30pm and 1:30pm - 9:00pm. Friday, 6:00am - 12:00pm and 12:00pm - 6:00pm.