Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Pre-Press Operator to join our team at Deltor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career, gain hands-on experience and work towards a recognised qualification while learning from our experienced team.
What you will do at work
Key Responsibilities:
As an Apprentice Pre-Press Operator, you will learn how to prepare customer artwork and files for print, ensuring everything is correct and ready for production.
Your training will include:
Preparing and checking artwork files before printing.
Learning how to use specialist pre-press software and equipment.
Checking artwork for errors, layout issues, fonts and colour accuracy.
Producing proofs and making adjustments where necessary.
Working closely with our design, production and print teams.
Learning about different print processes and how jobs move from artwork through to finished product.
Following quality control procedures and meeting production deadlines.
Training
The apprenticeship will last 30 months and at the end you will be a Level 3 qualified Pre-Press Print Technician which is the equivalent to an A-Level.
You will learn from our experienced members of staff and be assigned a dedicated BPIF Training tutor. Learning with be through a combination of face to fact and remote training. All face-to-face training will be done at our factory based in Saltash.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Enthusiastic & reliable
- Confidence using technology
- Good eye for accuracy
- Able to follow instructions
- Willing to learn new skills
- Take pride in your work
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
About this employer
Established in 1976 Deltor Communications is one of the South West of England’s largest family owned commercial printers specialising in the production of corporate and promotional printed literature. With experienced professionals we run a 24 hour operation from our base in Saltash which features B1 Litho and B3 Digital printing facilities and a full in-house bindery. We have many prestigious customers which we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and standard of work.
After this apprenticeship
After successful completion of the L3 Print Technician there will be an opportunity for a permanent full time job as a Pre-Press Print Technician.
Things to consider
Applicant must have a positive, willing to learn attitude and work well as part of a team.