Pre-Press Operator Apprenticeship
Hiring Intelligence & Application Guidance
Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.
Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).
UK Right-to-Work verified for direct application.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have an aptitude for problem solving, have an interest in the print industry and a passion for continuous learning. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in a fast moving, ever developing industry, starting your role in the environment where the product itself is prepared for printing and delivery to a wide variety of customers.
The role will include:
- Training to cover employment rights & responsibilities, productivity measurement and how to improve it
- Preparing files for CTP (Computer-to-Plate)
- Amending customer’s artwork
- Imposing print production jobs
- Printing imposition proofs
- Proof reading approved files versus production-ready files
- Producing plates on the CTP devices (manual handling)
- Checking plates and sending them to the presses (manual handling)
- Preparing CAD files for die-making
- Using Apple Macs
- Using Windows PCs
- Archiving data files
- Performing regular maintenance of CTP devices
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will have gained an understanding of the different methods to deliver print images / files to different print disciplines in use. This will include:
- Colour theory
- Receipting
- Checking and processing digital files
- Creating imposition schemes, job layouts and producing a digital “proof”
- Learning to manage digital colour reproduction in pre-press so that the Press Technician can set up and run effectively
- Producing reports and relevant paperwork
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a L2 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard (pre-press pathway).
The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship during their working hours.
Training on the following applications will be provided:
- AGFA/ECO3 Apogee Prepress; Apogee Platemaker
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign; Illustrator; Photoshop; Acrobat Pro)
- Arden Impact
Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Ian White, Neil MacDonald of Potts Print (UK)’s Technical Services Division 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 your individual needs and business needs. Most training and studying will be a combination of site-based and remote delivery.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cramlington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
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