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Enclosing Lines and Post-Print Finishing Apprenticeship
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Kick-start or Enhance Your Career with Hobbs the Printers Ltd
Are you looking to kick-start or enhance your career with a future-focused company at the forefront of print technology and sustainability? At Hobbs the Printers Ltd, we're excited to offer this apprenticeship opportunity designed to develop the next generation of talent in the print finishing industry.
Location: Totton, Hampshire
About the Role
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What You'll Do at Work
We are currently offering a hands-on Enclosing Lines and Post-Print Finishing apprenticeship.
You will learn all aspects of the printing industry and discover how raw printed material is transformed into finished products through various complex finishing processes. You will gain valuable experience of delivering top-quality printed items to tight deadlines with precision in a well-respected company.
This role covers a raft of value-adding supplementary print finishing lines. You will learn to operate a range of technologies throughout the business including mailing, digital inkjet, multi-product inserter, and multi-functional bagging line.
What You’ll Gain
- A nationally recognised qualification – Level 3 Print Technician
- Hands-on experience in a progressive, tech-driven environment
- Mentorship from industry experts
- A workplace that values sustainability, teamwork, and innovation
Where You'll Work
Brunel Road
Totton
Southampton
SO40 3WX
Training Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Training course: Print technician (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply health and safety and manual handling procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Plan and prioritise work.
- Record or enter information - paper-based or electronic.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Follow equality, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
- Communicate with others verbally.
- Communicate in writing.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to common problems.
- Use information and digital technology.
- Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Identify, organise, and use resources effectively.
- Apply team working principles.
- Convert customer files to print-ready files using software and workflow packages.
- Check, process, and transmit digital files using software.
- Create and edit digital images.
- Conversion of digital files into colour separations for the defined production method.
- Apply digital techniques to produce a proof.
- Apply colour profiles to the design.
- Apply production techniques to produce plates, screens, or output files.
- Apply pre-press quality assurance procedures.
- Set up and check the multi-unit print press.
- Follow print press start-up or warm-up procedures.
- Apply print press operations and techniques.
- Follow quality control processes during printing.
- Apply press equipment and machinery maintenance techniques.
- Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, hand-over procedures.
- Apply press quality assurance procedures.
- Apply safe systems of work to the printing press process.
- Set up finishing equipment.
- Operate finishing equipment to apply different finishing processes.
- Prepare printing for the next stage, including packing and wrapping.
- Apply post-press equipment maintenance techniques.
- Apply post-press quality assurance procedures.
- Apply safe systems of work to the finishing process.
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Training Schedule
Training will be delivered over 3 years, both on and off the job. You will be assigned a course tutor who you will meet with regularly either in person or via video call.
The apprenticeship will cover 3 areas:
- Core Knowledge
- Skills and behaviours
- Specialist Focus – Post-Press
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in: Five subjects including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental
Other Requirements
- The Apprentice will be part of a small team of other Mailing Line and Print Finishing staff.
- The role will include manual handling – paper, cartons, pallets, etc.
- Much of the day can be spent standing whilst operating items of equipment.
- Normal colour vision is essential.
- The Apprentice should have the ability to operate independently, as well as being seen as a team member within the Company, supporting colleagues as appropriate.
- Must be engaged, self-motivated, keen to learn, and apply new skills where appropriate.
- Must have a flexible approach and will be part of a team where the job role may change from time to time.
- Should be able to document training provided and maintain an ongoing learning log.
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About Hobbs the Printers Ltd
Hobbs the Printers is a commercial lithographic and digital print services company that specializes in producing and distributing business-critical publications globally. With over 140 years in the industry and a strong commitment to innovation, Hobbs the Printers is not your traditional printing company. We combine cutting-edge digital print technology, advanced automation, and a deep respect for the environment to deliver high-quality print solutions for clients across publishing, education, healthcare, and more.
We are proud to be a technologically advanced and environmentally conscious business, investing in state-of-the-art equipment and sustainable practices to shape the future of print.
https://hobbs.uk.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company Benefits
- Paid weekly by credit transfer
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Pro-rata if joining part way through the holiday year)
- Pension auto-enrolment after 3 months
- Free onsite parking
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the employee will become a valued member of the team, with the opportunity to continue developing their skills and experience within the business. They will have access to future training and career development opportunities, supporting their continued professional growth and progression within the organisation.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HOBBS THE PRINTERS LIMITED
Ailsa Wooster
a.wooster@hobbs.uk.com
02380664800
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053555.
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