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Apprentice Printer - Grimsby

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Excellent opportunity to join a company established in 2002, the Reflex Group is now the largest privately owned print and packaging company in the UK. You will work alongside experienced skilled printers looking to share their knowledge with you to set you up for a career in print which would be a varied and interesting technical role.

Role

Following several weeks gaining an overview of all of the business processes associated with pressure sensitive label conversion and supply, the Apprentice will focus on the printing process. In a typical week, the apprentice would be exposed to following, by way of shadowing and supporting a qualified press operative:

  • Ensuring a safe manufacturing environment
  • Preparing materials for print: substrate, inks & other chemicals
  • Making the press ready for print
  • Signing off the print as ready for run-on
  • Monitoring the quality of print during manufacture
  • Quality management processes
  • Post print activity (wash-up, decommissioning of plates, screens etc.)

Training

The qualification is the Print Technician Level 3 course, which is completed over 33 months.

You will be based at the Reflex Labels site at Grimsby where all your training will take place supported by BPIF Training.  You will be an addition to the team, so you will be able to do your training and learn from the existing employees, without the pressure of having “day job work” to do as well.

You will be assigned a BPIF training coordinator who will work with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure that you have the best training and support available.

As we produce labels and packaging for food and pharmaceutical products, there are hygiene and health and safety procedures to adhere to, for which you will receive full training.

Functional skillsl if required.

After completing the apprenticeship, you would be qualified to take up a skilled position in any of our printing sites. This is a long-term career prospect that could also lead to production supervisor or management positions or using the skilled print knowledge to move into a technician support role within the industry.

Apprenticeship Standard
Print technician (level 3)
Training Provider
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00 including a 30-minute break.
Expected Duration
33 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 28th June 2024
Start Date
Monday, 1st July 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Positive attitude
  • Eager to learn
  • Motivated

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or equivalent (Desired)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or equivalent (Desired)

About the Employer

REFLEX LABELS LIMITED
Established in 2002, the Reflex Group is now the largest privately owned print and packaging company in the UK having grown to over 900 employees operating globally. The company prides itself on quality, efficiency, ethics and low environmental impact whilst being innovative and dynamic. The Grimsby Reflex site operates as its own business and has a great team environment, however being part of the wider Reflex Group offers further job security and benefits. Reflex has sites in the UK, Norway, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, and Australia.
Company
REFLEX LABELS LIMITED
Location
Kingsway House, Units 3/4/5 Bradleys Corner, Wilton Road Industrial Estate, Grimsby, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,211.00
Posted
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Company
REFLEX LABELS LIMITED
Location
Kingsway House, Units 3/4/5 Bradleys Corner, Wilton Road Industrial Estate, Grimsby, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,211.00
Posted