Print Finishing Apprentice
Mayfield Press (Oxford) LTD · Cowley · posted 25 June 2026
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- Assist in setting up and operating print finishing equipment (e.g. guillotines, folders, stitchers, laminators, binders)
- Learn to carry out finishing tasks such as cutting, folding, binding, creasing, and laminating
- Monitor quality of finished products to ensure they meet required specifications
- Prepare work for despatch, ensuring accuracy and presentation standards are met
- Manage workflow to meet production schedules and deadlines
- Follow all health and safety procedures at all times
- Work collaboratively with the wider production team
Your training
- Employer: Mayfield Press Oxford Ltd
- Training Provider: BPIF Training
- Apprenticeship Standard: Print Finishing Technician Level 3
- Duration: Typically 24-36 months
- On-the-Job Training: 4 days per week (onsite at Mayfield Press)
- Off-the-Job Training: 1 day per week (home-based coursework + BPIF learning)
Where it leads
Upon completion, the apprentice would usually move into a fully competent operator role, such as:
- Print Finishing Operator
- Bindery Technician
- Finishing Machine Operator
About Mayfield Press (Oxford) LTD
Mayfield are a successful, growing and ambitious print services provider who have been trading for over 25 years. We have an enviable reputation as one of Oxfordshire's finest print companies, boasting an array of litho, digital and large format printing. In an industry where quality is imperative, we pride ourselves on ensuring our customers’ needs are met or exceeded every time they order. We are constantly evolving our services and welcome people from every walk of life to join us.
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- UNIT 4, ASHVILLE WAY, COWLEY, OXFORD, OX4 6TU
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