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Release Your Potential – Become an OPM Apprentice!
Are you interested in a career in the printing industry?
At OPM, we’re always looking to develop talent. Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way to gain skills and develop your career.
Our apprentices will work in key skill areas within our Leeds based printing facility. Successful candidates will have a guaranteed permanent job upon successful completion of the programme, which is supported through development initiatives, in-house facilitator and industry recognised training partners.
OPM Group are proud to have partnered with BPIF to offer Level 3 print apprenticeships. You will gain a strong knowledge of the print industry and print production process. You will be able to choose whether to specialise in being a pre-press, press or post press technician and will be trained in all departments that contribute towards the process of flexographic and digital printing.
What Can You Expect?
- An open and professional work environment
- Tuition from the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF)
- “On the job” and theory based training conducted onsite
- An assigned facilitator and development reviews with a Senior Manager
- The chance to complete a nationally – recognised qualification.In 2024, we have the following vacancies for apprentices:
In 2024, we have the following vacancies for apprentices:
Our Print Technician Positions – Level 3
- PRE-PRESS TECHNICIAN
Pre-press is the first stage of production and is used to describe the process and procedure that occur between the creation of print-ready design and the actual printing process. You will master the skill of maintaining the flow of work to the printing presses by ensuring all elements of the job are prepared ready for the printers to use.
- PRESS TECHNICIAN
As a Press technician, you will learn how to use state-of-the-art technology to produce high-quality labels and flexible packaging. You will have a hands-on approach and work towards being able the main operator of a flexographic or digital printing press.
- POST PRESS TECHNICIAN
Post Press is the last stage of production, you will perform the final quality control and finishing functions, for some of your favourite brand’s labels & flexible packaging. By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be able to operate multiple pieces of finishing equipment
Key Information
- Duration: 3 Years
- Location: Leeds
- Minimum Qualifications
- GCSE English Grade 4 or Functional Skills English Level 2
- GCSE Maths Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2
- GCSE ICT Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2
- Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
- A keen interest in joining the printing industry.
- A motivated self-starter who is ready to take your career in your own hands
- Creative
- Problem solving Skills
- Organisation
- Team Working Skills
- High Attention to Detail
Downloadables
Click here to download some information about our courses.
- Our application period is now open, please e-mail your CV & Cover Letter to startyourjourney@opmgroup.co.uk
The steps for our application process are listed below:
- Step one: Online application
- Step two: Telephone interview to understand if our programme is the right fit for you
- Step three: Interview
- Step four: Meet with your potential site
