Post Press Operator Apprentice

• £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our busy production team. This is a great chance to join the print industry and progress your career whilst having the added benefit of being able to earn while you learn in a fun, dynamic and rewarding environment.

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

• Pre-press and post-press processes and equipment and how their role will impact upon others
• Properties and structures of materials, adhesives and various other chemicals
• Physical properties of the numerous paper/plastic stocks and their benefits and constraints
• How to convert sheets into pages and products
• How to safely and effectively convert the source materials (e.g. printed paper and gold foil) into the customer's specific product (e.g. a special edition videogame pack) by using a combination of machinery and processes
• The benefits and constraints of the many different folding types
• How to apply different finishes to different substrates e.g. scented varnish, holographic foiling, soft-touch laminate, near-field communication sticker and be able to set up, run and maintain a specific range of finishing equipment at the appropriate speed and at quality levels
• Deal with a range of finishing processes which may include varnishing, folding, embossing/debossing, foil blocking etc.
• Operate finishing equipment optimally
• Handle and transport materials and other inventory within the finishing area working environment
• Work to tight deadlines, in a calm and professional manner

About this employer

Baker Labels are the leading UK trade label manufacturer with over 50 years' experience of printing every type of label. We are a family business since 1973.