Print and Design Finishing Apprentice – Ref: SS03221
Contract: Fixed term 24 months
Salary: National Minimum Wage 

Do you have an interest in developing a career in print and design?  Are you willing to work towards a qualification while gaining hands on experience? 

If so then we have a rare but great opportunity to join the Print and Design team as we are currently recruiting for 2 apprenticeship posts that will provide an opportunity for the successful candidates to gain skills, experience and knowledge in a busy print and design service whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

National Minimum Wage for Age:
25 and over: £8.91 per hour
21 to 22: £8.36 per hour
18 to 20: £6.56 per hour
Under 18: £4.62 per hour      

As an apprentice you will:

• work alongside experienced staff
• gain job-specific skills
• earn a wage and get holiday pay
• study towards a related qualification

The Print and Design Finishing Apprentice will support delivery of a high quality lithographic and digital printing service, large format printing and finishing and use of a varied selection of industry finishing machines whilst studying towards a Print Operative Apprenticeship level 2 standard.

In this two year fixed-term role we can offer you a wide variety of on the job learning opportunities to develop your skills. You can also access a wide range of Walsall Council’s employee Learning & Development training too. 

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Closing date: Sunday 12th December 2021

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.