Artworker Apprentice

As a leading European print & packaging company, we are currently recruiting for 2 apprentices to join our Artwork team, based in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking at getting into a Artworker role.
Entry requirements for these roles are: 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, ideally at Grade 6 or above.
The successful candidates will attend a training centre with Learn2Print, as well as completing online work.
The apprentices would start at £6.80ph for the first year of the apprenticeship.
Key Areas of Responsibility
You will report directly to the Brand Guardian for the full term of your Apprenticeship
Ensure you attend all classes for the duration of the Pre-Press to Print course
Ensure you fulfil all obligations and requirements from your tutor on the course
Read and refer to your Staff Handbook to understand our business core values, our expectations from you in your behaviour to others, adhering to company policies, and ensure you are aware of all requirements in our Health & Safety policy.
Strive to complete all artworks on time in full (OTIF), and right first time (RFT).
Complete 1st build artworks and amend all artwork in accordance to standard operating procedures (SOP's)
Follow any Mark-up/range notes/guidelines where applicable
Ensure artwork correctly adheres to specific print specification
Actively engage in learning guidelines and other areas of the studio
Be open minded and willing to learn new skills. Communicate to the wider team to ensure queries are addressed quickly and efficiently
Work with the Production Manager to support where fluctuations of workload demand
Maintain good housekeeping Key Requirements
Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can do" attitude
Well organised Individual with the ability to manage your time
Strive to be the best you can be at all times
Great attention to detail
Organised and calm under pressure
Friendly, approachable, and flexible in working patterns - a real team player
Willingness to multi-skill and support the needs and demands of the business
Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times
Innovative thinker
A desire to continually improve
Work Place Benefits Workplace:
State-of-the-art facilities and manufacturing environments
Home to industry leading print and packaging technologies
Safe, inclusive workplaces which embrace diversity across our global sites
Over £24 million invested over last 3 years into next generation Paper manufacturing capabilities
Free onsite parking Culture:
People-first business where everyone feels part of the team
Forward thinking, forward acting responsible for our environment and our local communities with employee engagement through initiatives like our own global NO WASTE week and Earth Day
Employee recognition and reward schemes: S.T.A.R awards and NO WASTE champion Training & Development
Quality training and career development opportunities
Career progression within and outside of the UK through our extensive EMEA site base
Fast-track, in-house recruitment process Added Value/Wellbeing:
Life cover at four times basic annual salary
Free, expert pension advice
Wellbeing programmes to support physical and mental health
Corporate gym memberships subject to location
Cycle to work scheme
Other staff rewards including food, vouchers, events etc. Selection
Should you feel that this role is appealing to you, please submit your covering letter and CV.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 7 days after applying, then please assume that your application has not been successful