Print Finishing Operative Apprenticeship in Chatham at School Time

Salary£12,480 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationChatham
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes6 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts9 Nov 2026
Hours30 a week
Duration2 Years

Job description

Summary

This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to work in an established business with 30+ years producing and selling printed and embroidered workwear, customised items, school uniform and corporate wear.

You will also be working in a busy customer service department.

What you will do at work

  • You will be learning to use Coral draw,a digital printer and a vinyl cutter
  • You will  be producing prints and digitizing embroidery fonts and logos to go onto customers’ garments
  • Then you will be applying the designs to customers’ garments. Also talking to customers regarding their orders and emailing customers or talking on the phone

Training

  • You will be working to achieve a level 2 print operative
  • The training will be at our shop in Chatham ME4 4EE
  • You will be working 30 hours a week with a Team’s meeting or a trainer on-site every 6 weeks

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (4) – desired
  • GCSE Maths (4) – desired

About this employer

Established over 30 years ago to meet a local demand for accessible, high-quality school uniforms, the business has grown from a small venture into a well-established full-time operation with dedicated retail and in-house production facilities. Through continued investment in embroidery, printing, and customisation technology, the company now operates seven embroidery machines, two printers, a vinyl cutter, and a heat press, enabling the delivery of high-quality bespoke products and services across a wide range of applications.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified there may be an opportunity to stay with us and become a member of our staff full-time.

Employer

School Time

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
BPIF Training
Training course
Print operative (level 2)
Working pattern
The days of work are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The hours are 9am-5pm with 1/2 an hour lunch.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

87-89 RAILWAY STREET
CHATHAM
Chatham, South East
ME4 4EE
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