Level 3
Apprentice Press Operator
LABEL EXPRESS · BEDDINGTON LANE
Advertised to close on 6 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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- Pay
- £23,500 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 30 months
- Starts
- 9 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
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What you would do
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established label printing company based in Croydon, that has arisen due to continued growth and success. You will be working with a highly skilled and experienced team. Training will be on both flexographic and digital print machinery with excellent benefits for the successful applicant.
Day to day
Training will be given to skilfully set up and run both an 8 colour flexographic printing press and a Digital LED Inkjet press with tasks such as:
- Mount printing plates and cylinders correctly.
- Prepare and mix inks to required colour specifications.
- Adjust machine settings (speed, pressure, alignment) to ensure print quality.
- Monitor print runs for colour accuracy, registration, and consistency.
- Load paper and jobs correctly from the job queue/workflow
- Inspect printed materials for defects and maintain quality standards.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
- Troubleshoot mechanical or printing issues during production.
- Maintain production records and job documentation.
- Follow health and safety regulations and company procedures.
What you would study
Print technician (level 3)
You will be enrolled onto a ‘Print Technician’ apprenticeship delivered by BPIF Training.
It is a 30 month Level 3 course and training will be work based at the Croydon factory with time allocated to complete ‘off press/production’ coursework.
You will be tutored by an experienced BPIF tutor with an end-point assessment at the end of the course.
Training provider: BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Working week
This role operates on a two-shift rotation, from Monday to Friday. Morning shift: 06:00 - 13:25. Afternoon shift: 13:25 - 21:00. On Fridays, shorter shifts apply: Morning shift: 06:00 - 12:00. Afternoon shift: 12:00 - 18:00.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Positive & pleasant attitude
- Self motivated
- Diligent & conscientious
After the apprenticeship
This is an excellent opportunity to become a highly skilled and valuable flexographic and digital press operator within the high demanding Print and Packaging industry.
Where
BEDDINGTON LANE, London (CR0).
About LABEL EXPRESS
We are an established, leading label manufacturer based in the Beddington area of Croydon since 1984.
Printing for many high profile and valued customers that require both premium quality labels with exceptional service.
We hold three industry accreditations; BRCGS, ISO9001 and ISO14001
Things to consider
This is both a skilled role which includes physical movement and lifting.
Due to the shift hours own transport to and from the factory will be necessary.
Reference 2000058166.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £23,500 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 30 months
- Starts
- 9 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?