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Signage Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Our team is growing and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on apprentice to learn signage production in our workshop, including printing, laminating, trimming, vinyl application and finishing.
As well as installs, stock control and despatching of orders.
Wage
- £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Overtime will be available on occasions.
Training Course
- Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 35 hours a week
Start Date
- Saturday 15 August 2026
Duration
- 2 years
Positions Available
- 1
What You'll Do at Work
- You’ll work on real jobs for businesses of all sizes, including major household names.
- In addition the opportunity to experience other areas of the business such as Workwear (Printed and Embroidered) and PPE.
- The successful candidate will work alongside our Sign manager, assisting with hands on tasks from start to finish of creating signage, banners, vehicle graphics and more.
- One day you could be cutting self adhesive vinyl, another running our wide format printer, the next building and assembling a shop fascia, along with every stage of creating and completing visual display products for all types of markets.
- The role will include training at every stage of creating signage, provided by line manager and senior members of the business.
- 100% of training will be carried out at our premises in Rainham Essex.
- Areas covered will be but not restricted to:
- General Signage, Fascias, Banners, Vehicle Graphics
- Freestanding signs and displays including pavement signs and exhibition displays, advertising, site boards etc.
- Post mounted signage including road signage, directional, traffic signs
- Building signage for example, entry & exit signs, health and safety signs, fascia signs, window signs and manifestation
- Digital wall decoration, wallpapers and textiles
Where You'll Work
WENNINGTON HALL FARM
WENNINGTON ROAD
WENNINGTON
RAINHAM
RM13 9EF
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Apprenticeship 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
- Signage technician (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
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.
Training Schedule
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will obtain a qualification for the Signage Technician Level 3
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Training for both the apprenticeship and the relevant skills to succeed in the role will take place at the workplace, with no requirement to travel to the training provider, BPIF Training
The training and studying for the apprenticeship will be done remotely via Microsoft Teams/Zoom etc with visits from the tutor
Desirable 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Positive Open Minded Attitude
- Keen to Work & Get Involved
- Ability to Use Own Initiative
Other Requirements
The job is mainly based within our workshop, occasionally outside and at height
Company Information
Image On is a London-based signage, workwear and graphics company producing and installing branded solutions in-house. We work with businesses across London, Essex and the wider UK, delivering everything from printed signage and vinyl graphics to embroidered/printed workwear with a strong focus on quality, speed and long-term customer relationships.
https://image-on.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company Benefits
- Future potential benefits – Private Health Care
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- There is a clear opportunity for the successful candidate to progress into a full time role within business
- Whether it remains within the Signage area or moving into the areas of the business such as Workwear, Merchandise and PPE which may become available
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
- Neill Boatman
- neill@image-on.co.uk
- 01708 557735
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037191.
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