Apprentice Print Operator

Job Category: Engineering and manufacturing

Training Provider: BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Salary: See vacancy details — £15,720 a year

Address: The Print Centre, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, DT4 9XD

This is an exciting opportunity to develop technical skills, build a long-term career in print production and become part of a team that delivers millions of printed products for customers across the UK.

• Learn how newspaper printing presses operate and support production activities.
• Assist with press preparation, machine set-up and production changeovers.
• Support operators in maintaining print quality and meeting production schedules.
• Observe and learn production processes across press, reel store, mailroom and associated production areas.
• Follow instructions from trained Print Operators and Supervisors.
• Learn safe methods for handling paper reels and production materials.
• Assist with stock organisation, traceability and material identification.
• Support loading and unloading activities when appropriately trained.
• Learn the importance of waste reduction and efficient material usage.
• Learn and assist with routine press cleaning and basic maintenance activities under supervision.
• Support the cleaning of press components and surrounding areas in line with approved procedures and schedules.
• Learn correct roller-setting principles and assist trained operators with checks and adjustments where authorised.
• Assist with dampening system cleaning, inspection and preparation to support consistent print quality.
• Identify and report wear, damage, leaks or unusual operating conditions to a trained Print Operator, Supervisor or Engineer.
• Follow isolation, lock-off, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements before undertaking any cleaning or maintenance task.
• Carry out quality checks under supervision.
• Learn how colour, registration and product presentation standards are achieved.
• Support housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and organised workplace.
• Assist with the monitoring and reduction of waste.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and COSHH requirements.
• Wear appropriate (PPE).
• Report hazards, near misses and safety concerns.
• Support a positive safety culture across the print centre.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across production departments.
• Participate fully in apprenticeship training, workshops and assessments.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and continuous improvement.
• Develop technical knowledge, practical skills and an understanding of print production systems.