Job Description

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.) The training you will be getting The qualification is the Print Technician Level 3 course, which is completed over 33 months. You will be based at the Reflex Label Plus site at Barwell, 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 œday 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. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship 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.

Required Skills & Qualification

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

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) DesiredGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Desired

Apprenticeship Standard

Print technician Level 3 (A level)

Employer

Reflex Label Plus - Barwell

29 Moat Road Leicester LE9 8EY

Provider

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED