Print Finishing Apprentice

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

Job summary

Mayfield is offering a hands-on print finishing apprenticeship in Oxfordshire. You’ll operate equipment like guillotines, folders, stitchers, laminators, and binders, learning on the job to ensure high-quality finished products before despatch.

You’ll work with experienced staff, gain practical knowledge across the finishing process, and support the production team to meet schedules. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration within a growing print services company with 25+ years in

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to follow instructions and work accurately with guidance.
• Interest in print finishing and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and operating print finishing equipment (e.g. guillotines, folders, stitchers, laminators, binders)
• Learn to carry out finishing tasks such as cutting, folding, binding, creasing, and laminating
• Monitor quality of finished products to ensure they meet required specifications
• Prepare work for despatch, ensuring accuracy and presentation standards are met
• Manage workflow to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

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

A hands-on apprenticeship to provide the skills and experience required to operate, maintain, and optimise a range of print finishing equipment. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and gain practical knowledge across all aspects of the finishing process, ensuring printed jobs are completed to the highest standard before delivery.

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

• Assist in setting up and operating print finishing equipment (e.g. guillotines, folders, stitchers, laminators, binders)
• Learn to carry out finishing tasks such as cutting, folding, binding, creasing, and laminating
• Monitor quality of finished products to ensure they meet required specifications
• Prepare work for despatch, ensuring accuracy and presentation standards are met
• Manage workflow to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team

About this employer

Mayfield are a successful, growing and ambitious print services provider who have been trading for over 25 years. We have an enviable reputation as one of Oxfordshire’s finest print companies, boasting an array of litho, digital and large format printing. In an industry where quality is imperative, we pride ourselves on ensuring our customers’ needs are met or exceeded every time they order. We are constantly evolving our services and welcome people from every walk of life to join us.

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