Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Digital Print Apprentice based at our premises in Dunoon, Argyll. The role will be based in our busy warehouse and will include stock management and mailing fulfilment duties.
Following a successful 3 month minimum probationary period the successful candidate will move onto a 24 month training plan which upon a successful completion will lead to an SVQ level 3 and a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate.
The Role – key duties include:
- Managing digital print jobs on our Xerox digital production presses
- Using guillotine to chop printed materials
- Using folder and inserter machine
- Packing fulfilment items into envelopes/boxes
- Stripping of returned mail
- Focusing on quality and flagging any quality issues found immediately such as problems with the seal or incorrect contents.
- Receiving and booking in stock deliveries
- Assist with Royal Mail and other courier despatches
- General Warehouse Cleaning Duties
- Following Health & Safety and Company procedures
The SVQ Modern Apprenticeship Certificate Training will include:-
- Make Sure your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
- Plan Work to Meet Production Requirements
- Maintain and Configure Digital Systems
- Send and Receive Digital Files
- Control Digital Colour Printing Machines
- Design and Produce Creative Digital Colour Artwork for Print
- Produce Imposed Digital Files (Separations) for Printing
There are also a number of other training units within the digital print pathway that will be discussed with the successful candidate to attain the Modern Apprenticeship certificate.
The Successful Candidate should have the following skills:
Essential Experience
- No previous experience necessary
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with digital printers
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Use of email as communication tool
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Knowledge of PlanetPress Connect software
- Use of finishing equipment such as guillotines, folders and inserters
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Maths Nat 5 qualification or equivalent
Attitudes and commitment
- Willing to attend training courses as required
PAY & HOURS
Salary: Real Living Wage at £10.90 per hour
Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08.45-16.45 excluding an unpaid 30 minute lunch break, however, when work volumes are high and print deadlines are tight it may be necessary to adjust the hours which could include early starts/late finishes.
Applicants should email their CV to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 16th June 2023
CX Services is an Equal Opportunities and Real Living Wage Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dunoon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/06/2023
Reference ID: Digital Print Apprentice