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Print Finishing Technician Apprentice (Software Development Level 3)

Intelligent Finishing Systems Limited · Nationwide · posted 26 June 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Starts
18 August 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
1

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Technical & Engineering Duties:

  • Assist with installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of print finishing machinery
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and control system issues
  • Support preventative maintenance programmes
  • Work with mechanical, electrical, and electronic components
  • Learn machine control software, HMI interfaces, and diagnostic tools

Software & Systems:

  • Support software configuration, updates, and fault analysis
  • Learn how software integrates with mechanical and electrical systems
  • Develop problem-solving and logical diagnostic skills aligned with the Level 3 Software Development standard

Training & Development:

  • Complete a Software Development Apprenticeship Level 3
  • Gain British printing industry training and qualifications
  • Undertake electrical engineering and electronics courses
  • Receive on-the-job mentoring from an experienced engineer
  • Build skills required for future international work assignments

Travel:

  • Travel across the UK to customer sites as required
  • Opportunity for international travel as skills and experience develop

Where it leads

  • This apprenticeship is designed to lead into a qualified Print Finishing Technician / Engineer role, with ongoing development into senior engineering, specialist software systems, or international technical support positions

About Intelligent Finishing Systems Limited

INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS Ltd. is one of the leading suppliers of finishing equipment to the graphic arts sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Key long-term supplier and customer relationships span more than 35 years. The brands represented in its portfolio of products are widely recognised as being at the cutting edge of sector-specific technologies

Things to consider

  • Having a driver's licence  

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade Grade A-C or 4-9) — essential

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