Print Technician

BPIF; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Flags is offering a Print Technician Apprentice role in the United Kingdom. You’ll be on the shop floor learning by doing, and you’ll work toward a nationally recognised qualification.

You’ll assist with textile printing equipment setup, operate machinery safely, monitor print quality, learn colour matching and ink management, and help with routine maintenance. Join a team focused on meeting production targets and delivering for customers.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training with an employer
• Willingness to learn and develop practical printing skills
• Commitment to health and safety practices

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and setup of textile printing equipment
• Learn to maintain and operate printing machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor print quality and identify any faults or inconsistencies
• Learn colour matching and ink management techniques
• Carry out routine equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures
• Work with colleagues to meet production targets and customer deadlines

Job description

Are you creative, practical, motivated and enthusiastic about digital print and how products are made?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our print team and learn specialist printing skills while working towards a national 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

As a Print Technician Apprentice, you will be:

• Assisting with the preparation and setup of textile printing equipment
• Learn to maintain and operate printing machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor print quality and identify any faults or inconsistencies
• Learn colour matching and ink management techniques
• Carry out routine equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures
• Work with colleagues to meet production targets and customer deadlines

What you will learn:

During your apprenticeship, you will gain experience in:

• Large format textile printing processes and production techniques
• Print machinery setup, operation and maintenance
• Colour matching and ink preparation
• Quality assurance and troubleshooting
• Production planning and workflow management
• Health and safety within a manufacturing environment
• Along with practical experience with industry-standard equipment and technology

About this employer

House of Flags was established in 1977 and has grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of textile large format fabric displays solutions (not just flags), providing high quality printed products for customers across a range of sectors.