Apprentice Printer / Production Operative - 2 year apprenticeship to be qualified

Snap is a leading print and essential marketing/promotion services partner in Ireland. Founded in 1984, we proudly employ circa 100 staff across 17 Centres nationwide. Snap is passionate about helping companies promote their brand in a creative, modern, and innovative way, enabling them to grow their business.

Working with Irish SMEs, multinational companies, and large corporate organisations, Snap provides a dynamic range of products and services across Print, Design, Promotional Products, Signage, and Digital Solutions. We are also proud winners of multiple Irish Franchise awards, including Service Franchise of the Year on three separate occasions.

The Role: This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build a lifelong career with one of Ireland’s most trusted brands. We are thrilled to announce a brand-new role: Apprentice Printer/Finisher. This position offers the ultimate "earn while you learn" experience - you will gain a formal, highly respected industry qualification over a 2-year period while working hands-on alongside Snap’s expert production team.  It is envisaged that this role is an initial 2-year contract with a view to being considered for a full-time role upon successful completion and passing of the apprenticeship qualification.

We are looking for a highly motivated, driven individual who wants a long-term career in the print and marketing solutions industry. This role is best suited to someone who is dynamic, adaptable, and eager to master their trade. You will work closely with our sales, design, and production teams to ensure deadlines are achieved and high attention to detail is maintained at all times.

As you progress through your apprenticeship, you will learn how to ensure jobs are printed and finished to meet exact customer specifications, upholding the premium quality standards that Snap is famous for. You will become a key member of the team, actively encouraged to share suggestions on how to improve processes and reduce operational costs. To round out your skillset, you will also be exposed to additional exciting tasks, including studio work, meeting clients, deliveries and on-site installation activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn to read, interpret, and execute work docket instructions accurately.

• Learn to Print and finish jobs to the highest quality standard, proactively flagging any potential quality issues in advance with the sales team.

• Update job progress in real-time on our MIS (PrintLogic).

• Interact with and utilize our CRM system, (OnePage).

• Conduct final inspections of work to ensure customers’ specifications are met before delivery.

• Pack and ship completed jobs via customer collection, courier, or Snap delivery.

• Ensure equipment is carefully maintained and maintenance logs are kept updated.

• Quality check, print, and pack parts in line with Snap and customer requirements.

• Assist Management with the planning of production and stock/storage management.

• Ensure the work area is kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

• Assist the wider Production Team during peak demands and undertake additional tasks—such as studio work and installations—as you become trained on them.

Key Attributes:

• An openness to learning to develop new skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Skilled in establishing efficient work procedures to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• A natural problem solver who can address issues in a calm, professional manner.

• A hard-working, flexible ethos, with the ability to adjust routines to meet changing circumstances.

• A positive, "can-do" attitude, dedicated to going above and beyond for the team and the wider business.

Key Requirements:

• A genuine desire to get qualified, learn a trade, and form a long-standing career in the print industry.

• A strong desire to learn and an openness to taking constructive feedback.

• Excellent communication skills, a professional manner, and a strong customer focus.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suites and the ability to run reports as required.

• A strong working background with fluent English.

• A clean driving license, or a willingness to achieve a full license within 3 months of employment.