Job Opportunity: Apprentice

We’re looking for an apprentice to join our growing team, supporting vehicle graphics, vinyl applications and reflective safety markings across the UK. You’ll gain hands-on experience alongside skilled fitters and production staff, developing technical skills and building a long-term career in graphics and installation.

Working Closely

Working closely with experienced Application Technicians and Production staff you will:

• Learn vinyl fitting and application techniques
• Assist with vehicle graphics and reflective safety installations
• Support on-site fitting and workshop activities
• Help prepare graphics, tools, materials and equipment
• Maintain clean and organise workspaces and vehicles
• Follow health & safety procedures and company standards
• Develop practical skills through ongoing training and mentoring

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Course Contents

• Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.
• Conduct site survey.
• Calculate costs and prepare quotations.
• Plan and schedule work.
• Prepare for signage work.
• Use graphic design software to design signage.
• Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.
• Select and use materials and components.
• Assemble signs.
• Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.
• Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.
• Apply, install or erect signs.
• Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.
• Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
• Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.
• Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.
• Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.
• Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.
• Rectify or report issues.