Level 3
Apprentice Post-Press Print Technician
DELTOR COMMUNICATIONS LTD · SALTASH
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- Pay
- £15,600 a year
- Hours
- 37.5 a week
- Length
- 30 months
- Starts
- 2 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
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What you would do
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our production team as a Trainee Lithographic Print Finisher. This is a hands-on role offering full training in the use of finishing equipment and techniques associated with lithographic printing.
Day to day
You will work alongside experienced professionals to learn how to handle, process, and finish printed materials to a high standard, ensuring they are ready for delivery or further processing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the operation of finishing equipment such as guillotines, folding machines, laminators, collators, and stitching/binding machines
- Handle printed materials with care, ensuring quality is maintained throughout the finishing process
- Learn to interpret job specifications and work to production deadlines
- Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet customer and internal standards
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Follow all health and safety procedures
- Support colleagues in the print finishing team and contribute to a smooth production workflow
- Participate in training sessions and development activities as required
What you would study
Print technician (level 3)
The apprenticeship will last 30 months and at the end you will be a Level 3 qualified Post-Press Print Technician which is the equivalent to an A-Level.
You will learn from our experienced members of staff and be assigned a dedicated BPIF Training tutor. Learning with be through a combination of face to face and remote training. All face-to-face training will be done at our factory based in Saltash.
Training provider: BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Working week
Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Enthusiastic & reliable
- Able to follow instructions
- Willing to learn new skills
- Take pride in your work
After the apprenticeship
After successful completion of the L3 Print Technician there will be an opportunity for a permanent full time job as a Post-Press Print Technician.
Where
SALTASH, South West (PL12).
About DELTOR COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Established in 1976 Deltor Communications is one of the South West of England’s largest family owned commercial printers specialising in the production of corporate and promotional printed literature. With experienced professionals we run a 24 hour operation from our base in Saltash which features B1 Litho and B3 Digital printing facilities and a full in-house bindery. We have many prestigious customers which we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and standard of work.
Things to consider
Applicants should have:
Keen interest in the print or manufacturing industry
Good attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and machinery
Good communication and basic numeracy skills
Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and standing for long periods
Reference 2000060920.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £15,600 a year
- Hours
- 37.5 a week
- Length
- 30 months
- Starts
- 2 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?