Pureprint recruits apprentices

Print Solutions

Pureprint Group is offering more apprenticeships in its digital printing department as it grows. Zack Sutherland, 19 joined the Ggroup in September 2015 on a BPIF level 2 NVQ Apprenticeship in Digital Printing, Digital Pre-Press and Digital Artwork and recruitment is continuing for other enthusiastic apprentices to join the expanding business.

Ian Godden, digital production director, commented: ‘Zack has taken well to the digital printing department starting in finishing where he has worked alongside our experienced operators on our new case binding machinery and on our digital despatch desk. He has had the advantage of working in a very busy department particularly on personalised books with the run up to Christmas 2015. Zack will start working in the digital print area in the coming months. After the training and obtaining his level 2 NVQ, which takes about 18 months, he will then have the opportunity to go to the HP Indigo training academy in Barcelona.’

Dean Tapp, Ian Godden and Zack Sutherland in the digital printing department in Uckfield.

Zack said, ‘I am enjoying being part of the Pureprint digital team where there is a great atmosphere. I am looking forward to learning how to operate the digital presses and attending the BPIF technical training in London as well as meeting other apprentices.’

Two young people have already progressed through the Pureprint digital printing apprenticeship scheme with Dean and Josh Tapp completing their NVQs. Dean is now fully HP trained and running a 7800 at Pureprint and Josh has moved onto operating an HP Indigo 10000 press in New Zealand, showing how an apprenticeship and working for a company like Pureprint can open doors.

Anthony Thirlby, chief operating officer, commented: ‘The combination of technology, innovation, creativity and enterprise make the printing industry of today an exciting career opportunity for young, talented people. We will be extending our apprenticeship programme over the next few years and we see this as crucial to Pureprint’s future.’

Andrew Bracey, foundation and advanced apprenticeship manager at the BPIF, commented: ‘It is fantastic to see Pureprint expanding its apprenticeship offering as its business grows. Apprenticeships provide an excellent opportunity for young people to grow and develop within a work environment and offer businesses the chance to access new talent. We look forward to working with Pureprint again and helping develop the next generation of their workforce.’