Job Description

Apprenticeship Opportunity at Rivendell Graphics - Start Your Career in the Graphics Industry!

Are you looking for an exciting apprenticeship opportunity? Look no further than

Rivendell Graphics

! We specialise in high-performance packaging creation and are on the lookout for fresh talent to join our team. This is your chance to kick-start your career in the graphics industry at our

North Leeds

site. If you have a passion for creativity, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

As an apprentice at

Rivendell Graphics

, you'll gain hands-on experience and develop key skills in the world of packaging and print production. You'll be fully supported as you learn the

end-to-end

process, from order entry to final file delivery, ensuring you build a strong foundation for a successful career.

Key Responsibilities

Learn all aspects of the

Rivendell

process, from order entry to printing plate production and final file delivery. Create

studio briefs

and work instructions following standard operating procedures (SOPs) while considering any special client requirements. Accurately apply job

costings

, ensuring all revenue streams are maximised. Submit and schedule all studio briefs into the production system. Collate and dispatch

Epson proofs

and any additional items requested by clients. Review

artworks (pre-flight)

for printability to ensure they meet Rivendell's Print Specifications. Assist in building and amending

artworks

following SOPs. Support the

creative design

team initiating early-stage packaging concepts and designs to agreed timelines Assist the

prototyping

manager in outputting high quality packaging prototypes across multiple pack formats Learn how to run and maintain prototyping

printing

and construction equipment Assist in building and amending

final repro files

, ensuring they are press-ready and meet Print Specifications and range notes. Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, aiming for on-time, in-full (OTIF) completion, and right-first-time (RFT) accuracy. Maintain a

customer-focused

approach, delivering outstanding service and upholding a proactive work ethic. Work closely with

internal and external

stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve any potential issues. Maintain

good housekeeping

and organisational standards within the workspace.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for

enthusiastic, detail-oriented individuals

who are eager to learn and grow with us. The ideal candidate will be:

Highly organised

and able to stay calm under pressure.

Friendly, approachable, and flexible

- a great team player with strong communication skills.

Proactive and positive

, with a strong "can-do" attitude.

Professional

in their approach and eager to develop their skills.

Qualifications & Experience

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above

(or equivalent), including

Maths and English

. Basic experience using

Microsoft Office

applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Why Join Rivendell Graphics?

At

Rivendell Graphics

, we invest in our people and believe in nurturing talent. This is an

excellent opportunity

to gain valuable experience in a

fast-paced, creative industry

while working as part of a supportive team.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 8.55 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person