Signage Technician Apprentice

Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to learn and work with an experienced, passionate and customer focused team successfully operating within the signage sector. The successful apprentice must have minimum grades 4 in both maths and English GCSEs.

What you'll do

Assist in Vehicle Wrap Installations:

• Support lead technicians in applying vinyl wraps to cars, vans, trucks, and other vehicles
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, or removing existing decals as necessary

Surface Preparation:

• Ensure all vehicle surfaces are properly cleaned and prepped to allow for optimal vinyl adhesion
• Mask and tape off areas not to be wrapped

Vinyl Cutting and Trimming:

• Assist with measuring, cutting, and weeding vinyl materials using cutting tools or plotters
• Trim excess vinyl around contours, edges, and tight corners with precision

Application of Graphics and Decals:

• Help align and position graphics according to layout specifications
• Use squeegees, heat guns, and other tools to remove air bubbles and wrinkles

Tool and Material Handling:

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of tools, materials, and workstations
• Monitor inventory levels and report low supplies to the supervisor

Learning and Development:

• Actively participate in training sessions and seek guidance from experienced installers
• Study industry best practices, safety procedures, and product information

Quality Control and Finishing:

• Inspect finished work for accuracy, air bubbles, or peeling
• Apply finishing touches such as edge sealing to prolong durability

Customer Interaction Support:

• Occasionally assist in vehicle check-in/check-out processes and explain basic aftercare procedures to clients

Adherence to Safety Standards:

• Follow all safety protocols while using tools, handling adhesives, and working around vehicles
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during installations

Documentation and Reporting.

Help document completed jobs and keep records of materials used and time spent on projects.

Training

Signage Technician Level 3.

The programme will include weekly online classroom sessions with tutors via Microsoft Teams, alongside a tutor visit every six weeks. The programme will combine online learning, tutor support and regular progress reviews to support the apprentice throughout their training.

After the apprenticeship

There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate upon completion of training.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

About the employer

The company is a 4th generation family run, privately owned business with in excess of 90 years in supplying signage to a host of high-profile world brands.The business operates under 4 divisional banners: Design Services; Corporate Signage; Digital Signage and Aftersales Maintenance Care.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Signage technician (level 3), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: WALSALL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 10 Months
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: 39-hours a week Monday - Thursday 8:00pm - 5:00pm Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
• Start date: 6 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,224 a year