Digital Print Finishing Apprentice
Are you a creative problem-solver with a keen eye for detail? We are looking for a proactive Digital Print Finishing Apprentice to join our production team.
This is a varied role, and you’ll be learning how to operate various types of digital print finishing equipment to turn digital designs into high-quality physical products.
Role
What You’ll Be Doing:
You will learn the end-to-end production process; from the moment a digital file arrives to the final product, ready for dispatch.
What We’re Looking For:
- Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with computers and eager to learn specialised production software
- Precision: Have a keen eye for detail
- Hands-on Learner: You enjoy working with machinery and aren't afraid to get stuck into a busy production environment
- Reliability - We need someone we can count on to be part of the team
What’s In It for You?
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- Future-Proof Skills: Learn a blend of hands-on craftsmanship and modern print & finish technology
- Career path
Common Daily Tasks include:
- Book Binding on a Digital Perfect Binder
- Cutting and trimming books on Digital Guillotines
- Laminating
- Making Hardback Book Covers (Cases)
- Making Hardback Book Covers (Cases)
- Book Casing - Joining Book components into a finished product
Training
Print Technician Level 3.
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.
Full-time production assistant position at the end of the training period.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Print technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED
- Working Week
- Days to be worked: Monday - Friday. Start and finish time: 8am - 4pm. Unpaid breaks: 30-minute lunch.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years 2 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 16th October 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 26th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade Grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade Grade C/4 or above (Essential)