Print Finisher

About you
You already have some experience within the print industry and want to build a long term career in it.

Perhaps you are working in print production, finishing, mailing, packaging or another part of the industry and are looking for a structured route to develop your technical skills further.

You understand manufacturing environments and are happy working a rotating double shift pattern of 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.

You enjoy understanding how things work. Machinery, processes and technology interest you. You take pride in doing things properly and want to learn from experienced people who have spent decades mastering their craft.

If you are looking for a career rather than just a job, this could be exactly what you are looking for.

Your experience
You have experience working within the print industry, whether that is print finishing, production, mailing, packaging, bindery or press support.

You have a genuine interest in print technology and want to develop your technical knowledge further.

You are reliable, motivated and eager to learn.

You enjoy practical work, problem solving and being part of a team.

Most importantly, you have the ambition and desire to develop into a highly skilled print professional.

What you will be doing with your experience in this role
You will complete a Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship through BPIF Training, with the potential to progress to Level 5 in the future.

You will learn every stage of the print production process, with a particular focus on print finishing.

Working alongside highly skilled craftspeople, you will develop expertise in die cutting, foiling, embossing, laminating, folding and stitching.

You will also gain exposure to press operations, paper preparation and the wider production workflow, giving you a thorough understanding of modern print manufacturing.

You will work a weekly rotating double shift pattern of 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, gaining hands on experience across a busy production environment while developing skills that will stay with you throughout your career.

This is a full time apprenticeship that is designed to develop into a permanent skilled position upon completion.

About the business
This is a highly respected print business that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.

The company is investing heavily in the future while retaining the expertise and knowledge that has made it successful for decades.

You will be surrounded by experienced professionals who are passionate about print and committed to passing on their knowledge to the next generation.

This is not an apprenticeship where you spend your time making tea and photocopying documents. You will be learning from genuine experts, working on real projects and developing skills that can take you anywhere within the print industry.

For someone with the right attitude and ambition, the opportunities here are significant.

Next steps

A CV isn't needed to start a conversation, so no matter stage you're at in your job search, get in touch to discuss.