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A4 Laser Labels Apprenticeship Opportunity
A4 Laser Labels, a UK-based manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, is looking for an apprentice to join our plain label and post-press team.
Are you looking for a rewarding role which allows you to earn while also working towards a nationally recognised qualification? Do you want to discover the varied and fast-paced world of print?
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training Course
- Print operative (level 2)
Hours
- Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.30pm and Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm
- 40 hours a week
Start Date
- Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
- 2 years
Positions Available
- 1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
A full and comprehensive training programme is on offer for the right applicant. You will initially be based within our post-press and plain label department, either converting printed rolls into smaller units, or producing plain on-roll labels using one of our die cutter machines.
Where you'll work
Bingswood Industrial Estate
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7SP
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
What you'll learn
Course Contents
- Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
- Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
- Record information: digital or manual
- Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
- Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
- Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
- Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
- Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated
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Option 1: Pre-Press Operative
- Select and use software packages for pre-press, design or workflow tasks. For example, MS Office or equivalent, pdf workflow such as ‘Screen True-flow’, ‘Adobe InDesign’, ‘Adobe Illustrator’ and ERP system such as ‘Tharstern’
- Select, check and use equipment for the production of a printed or digital ‘proof’
- Calibrate proof production equipment
- Select, check and use equipment for the production of plates, screens, output files and materials
Option 2: Press Operative
- Identify and set up printing presses
- Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate printing equipment
- Inspect the quality of print output during production run. For example, colour management, print resolution and product consistency
- Follow print press shut down procedures
Option 2: Press Operative and Option 3: Post-Press Operative
- Prepare print material for the next stage in production. For example, palletising; ensuring all material laid in the same direction, boxing, labelling
- Identify and segregate printed materials into those for use in the next stage of production and those for recycling or disposal
Option 3: Post-Press Operative
- Identify, set up and load finishing equipment with materials. For example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters
- Conduct and log first line preventative maintenance. For example, clean and lubricate Post Press finishing equipment
- Inspect the quality of the finishing and report any issues arising during the process. For example, misalignment or gathering
Additional Skills
- Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications
- Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received
- Record information: digital or manual
- Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice
- Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures
- Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics
- Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors
- Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated
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Training Schedule
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the qualification achieved will be a Level 2 Print Operative standard (post-press specialist pathway).
Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both A4 Laser Labels and the BPIF.
You will be assigned a training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available.
Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Creative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Physical fitness
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
A4 Laser Labels Limited is a well-established and high quality self-adhesive label manufacturer and printer. We offer complete label solutions, producing any kind of label, from sheet, on-roll, fanfold, plain or printed.
https://www.a4laserlabels.com/ (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of your apprenticeship there will be a full time role within A4 Laser Labels on offer and the opportunity to continue your career with additional training.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
- Lucy Kirkbride
- Email: lucy.kirkbride@bpif.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038274.
Closes on Monday 31 August 2026
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