Digital Printer with Studio

BPIF; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

BPIF in Wolverhampton offers an excellent apprenticeship in commercial printing. You will train on-the-job in Digital Printing and our Studio, learning how artwork is prepared, printed and produced using modern equipment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

You will rotate between Studio and Digital Print, preparing artwork, checking files, producing digital print, operating finishing equipment, and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between Studio and Digital Print departments, learning every stage of the print production process.
• Prepare artwork for print, check customer files, produce digital print, operate finishing equipment, and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Training will include Health & Safety, Preparing artwork for print, File checking and proofing, Colour management, Machine operation, Quality assurance, Customer specifications.

Job description

• £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

An excellent opportunity to join an established commercial printing company and build a career. You’ll receive practical training in both Digital Printing and our Studio, learning how artwork is prepared, printed and produced using modern equipment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You will rotate between our Studio and Digital Print departments, learning every stage of the print production process.

You’ll prepare artwork for print, check customer files, produce digital print, operate finishing equipment where required and ensure work meets our quality standards. Full training and support will be provided throughout your apprenticeship.

Training will include:

• Health & Safety
• Preparing artwork for print
• File checking and proofing
• Colour management
• Machine operation
• Quality assurance
• Customer specifications

You will gain experience using equipment including:

• Watkiss PowerSquare Booklet Maker
• Neopost DS-200 Inserting Machine

Within the Studio you will learn artwork preparation, file management, proofing and production planning using industry-standard software and workflows.