Production Operative Apprenticeship in Jarrow at Print Prodigy

Salary£13,260 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationJarrow
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes27 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts4 Jan 2027
Hours30 a week
Duration1 Year

Job description

Summary

Print Prodigy are looking for an apprentice to join our growing team.  Working alongside our experienced printers you will develop skills required for printer operation, creation of print ready files, digital artwork and all aspects of print finishing.

What you will do at work

Duties to include:

  • The operation and basic maintenance of a full colour digital printer
  • Creating, editing and adjusting digital files to make them print ready
  • Stock control
  • Preparing orders for despatch
  • To provide a professional service to customers delivering and collecting print and other work
  • To maintain confidentiality of information and to comply with requirements related to the Data Protection Act
  • To undertake any necessary training and development required including appropriate health and safety courses

The ideal candidate must have a flexible approach to working, be able to work effectively as part of a team and to follow policies and procedures as instructed.

Training

  • Training in print production
  • Level 2 Lean Management qualification

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (3-9) – essential
  • GCSE Maths (3-9) – essential

About this employer

With over 8 years experience in digital print, we have set up Print Prodigy to deliver excellence and quality in all forms of digital print.

After this apprenticeship

It is expected that there will be full-time permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

The work is hands on, physically printing items and lifting boxes, so the candidate must be looking for this type of work and be physically fit.

Employer

Print Prodigy

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
City of Sunderland College
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 08:30 to 4:30, with a 30 minute lunch break.

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

Location

Jarrow Business Centre
Rolling Mill Road
Jarrow, North East
NE32 3DT
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