About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in the printing industry as a Print Technician Apprentice. You will join a supportive and experienced team, working closely with our ink and hardware development specialists to test and validate new products.
As part of your role, you will also support our global network of field-based engineers. This includes assisting with press setup and installation, as well as helping to identify recommended print settings. You will gain hands-on experience with industry tools such as Pre-Press and Colour Management applications, building valuable technical expertise.
Alongside your practical experience, you will study towards a Level 3 Print Technician qualification. This structured apprenticeship programme is designed specifically for the printing industry and provides a strong foundation for a long-term career. There will also be opportunities to continue your development and progress to a Level 6 (degree-level) qualification.
This role offers a fantastic pathway into a specialist technical career, combining hands-on learning with formal qualifications and opportunities for future progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Join the Image Quality team to support testing and validation of new inks, software, and hardware developments
- Assist in designing and running test scenarios to evaluate product performance and capabilities
- Work with suppliers to review and assess new technologies from a technical perspective
- Capture test data and help create reports for internal technical teams
- Provide support to global field engineers, including Pre-Press and Colour Management guidance
- Assist with technical and product-related queries from internal teams
- Help deliver training and guidance on new products, software, and processes
- Contribute to creating technical documentation such as procedures, guides, and bulletins
- Support live product testing at customer (beta) sites
- Help maintain lab equipment, including printing presses, front-end systems, and networks
About you
- Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your workload and meet agreed deadlines
- Good communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions, seek support, and actively learn
- Able to work flexibly and collaborate with colleagues across different teams and disciplines
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a genuine eagerness to learn, develop new skills, and share knowledge with others
What you can expect
As a talented individual working at Domino, you can expect a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:
- 25 days of basic holiday, plus options to buy or sell additional days, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.
- A discretionary bonus scheme, a testament to your hard work and dedication.
- Life insurance, providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Medical insurance with the option of purchasing a health cash plan, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle to work scheme, ensuring your health is always a top priority.
- Early in Careers Network to connect with fellow apprentices and early in career colleagues to support your development and build your network
- Join our Social Club for events throughout the year, including celebrations, trips, and sports teams, plus access to a discounts and rewards platform
- Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions to support your future.
We are a highly successful company, we’re large enough to offer career development opportunities yet small enough for your contribution to be readily recognised and rewarded.
About Us
At Domino Printing Sciences we do more. Our expertise isn't just in providing cutting-edge variable data printing technology; it's in revolutionising how manufacturers embrace sustainable packaging and spearhead advancements in coding automation. We’ve been a part of the global variable data printing story for a long time, and our solutions help ensure the success of the world’s leading brands. Our goal is to be the leading global variable data printing brand through applying our expertise and reliable solutions to help the world’s manufacturers be sustainable and cut waste, while attracting, informing, and protecting their consumers. But we also know that it’s not just about the work we do—it’s about fostering a collaborative, dynamic and welcoming environment where everyone can flourish, contributing to Domino not only as a pioneer in the industry but also as an exceptional place to work.
