Print Technician

GH Display Ltd; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to gain a qualification while earning a wage

All training fees covered by the employer and government

Supportive training environment

Job summary

GH Display Ltd in Huntingdonshire is offering a Print Technician Apprenticeship that combines on-the-job training with structured learning.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain practical, hands-on skills while working closely with the production team, ensuring you develop a comprehensive understanding of print production processes. The apprenticeship offers a chance to obtain a formal qualification, while you gain practical experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer artwork files and setting up printers.
• Printing custom graphics on a variety of media.
• Finishing prints using methods such as stitching, cutting, and applying fixtures.
• Preparing graphics for installation on exhibition stands, displays, and banners.
• Maintaining print equipment and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Working to deadlines in a busy production environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Print Technician Apprenticeship with GH Display

About the apprenticeship programme

The level 3 print technician apprenticeship enables you to obtain a formal print qualification while developing practical, hands‑on skills. You’ll work closely with our experienced print manager and production team, gaining a technical and practical understanding of the print production process and installation from start to finish.

The apprenticeship combines on‑the‑job training with structured learning through Learn2Print, a specialist print training provider. Off‑site training takes place at their centre in Thrapston one day per month, with additional online support and mentoring throughout the programme.

About GH Display

GH Display is a well‑established custom exhibition stand builder based in Peterborough. We design, manufacture, and install bespoke exhibition stands across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. Alongside exhibitions, we also provide portable displays, office branding, graphics, furniture hire, event branding, storage, and installation services.

Our workshop is located in Washingley, Peterborough (PE7 3SJ), which is not serviced by public transport. Therefore, apprentices must be able to travel by private vehicle.

The role as print technician apprentice

As an Apprentice Print Technician, you’ll gain experience across all aspects of large‑format print production, including:

Processing customer artwork files and setting up printers.

Printing custom graphics on a variety of media.

Finishing prints using methods such as stitching, cutting, and applying fixtures.

Preparing graphics for installation on exhibition stands, displays, and banners.

Maintaining print equipment and ensuring quality standards are met.

Working to deadlines in a busy production environment.

What you will learn

Through both the on‑the‑job experience and the Learn2Print Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship course, you will study:

Core principles of print – including design, file preparation, and colour management.

Print processes – covering wide‑format, digital, and finishing techniques.

Materials and substrates – understanding the right applications for different projects.

Quality assurance and problem‑solving.

Health, safety, and compliance in print production.

Communication and teamwork skills to thrive in a commercial environment.

This combination of classroom learning and workplace training ensures you build both the theoretical knowledge and the practical expertise needed for a successful career in print.

Entry requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• A strong work ethic and enthusiasm to learn.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Strong time management and organisation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel to our Washingley site daily and the training centre in Thrapston monthly.

Salary & benefits

• Full‑time role with apprenticeship training included.
• Opportunity to gain a qualification while earning a wage (all fees are covered by the employer and government).
• Develop practical skills in a supportive, professional environment.

We generally recruit to our Apprenticeship programmes during the summer, subject to the needs of the business. If you would like to be updated when we have a live opportunity for this Apprenticeship, please register your interest below.