Print Technician Apprentice

1. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual who would enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, as a print technician apprentice.  
2. We offer competitive apprenticeship starting salary, with incremental increases as you progress through your training.
3. You will also receive the support of course tutors, workplace coaches and mentors to help you along the way and enable you to develop your skills and potential.

Reference: R-7783

Print Apprentice to work in our Litho department

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our site in Neath, and we are currently seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual who would enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, as a Print Technician Apprentice.  

Job Role:

• To operate print machinery in compliance with the company procedures and policies plus instructions within each job box.
• To operate to the agreed targets and standards set.
• To follow company Safety, Quality and Environmental policies at all time

Key Accountabilities:

• To follow job box works instructions as issued
• To follow safety policies/Environmental policies
• To ensure minimum downtime, make-readies are achieved. 
• To ensure the press is run at maximum speed achievable on each job.
• To report any non-conforming material from suppliers
• To carry out any additional training necessary to perform role. To train other trainees when required, including apprentices and production staff as and when required. 
• To use X-Rite colour measurement system as per customer agreed standard.
• Ensure all materials are press ready to minimise/eliminate any press downtime between changeovers.
• All whilst complying with DS Smith policies, procedures, and Safety regulations.  

Desired Qualifications:

• GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C or grade 4 or above or equivalent.  

About You:

• Be Caring - Works collaboratively with a diverse range of people; is inclusive and respectful of other opinions, thoughts, and approaches; actively listens to promote openness and engagement.
• Be Trusted - Adheres to instructions, policies, and procedures to ensure safety and compliance of self and others; manages time and workload efficiently whilst demonstrating a keen attention to detail and desire to produce high quality work.   
• Be Challenging - Is motivated and curious to solve problems; can critically review information to make well informed decisions; always seeks opportunities to improve processes, quality, speed, and efficiencies to help improve overall success.   
• Be Responsive - Demonstrates a proactive attitude; is committed to their personal and professional development and shows a keen interest in the wider industry and recent technologies; is continuously driven to learn new things. 
• Be Tenacious - Has a resilient character and is able to bounce back from setbacks; can prioritise tasks and demands, whilst operating in a challenging, fast paced environment.  

Benefits:

A competitive Apprenticeship starting salary is offered, with incremental increases as you progress through your training. You will also receive the support of course tutors, workplace coaches and mentors to help you along the way and enable you to develop your skills and potential. In addition to this you will also receive:  

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Qualifying sick pay 
• Pension and share scheme 
• Life assurance and income protection 
• Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP, Occupational Health, 
• Free eye tests, free flu vaccines 
• Cycle to work scheme and other shopping discounts 
• Learning and development opportunities 
• Long service awards 
• Employee Recognition 
• Free onsite parking