Percival Print & Packaging is seeking a motivated Apprentice Offset Printer to join our experienced production team in East Perth. You'll complete a Certificate III in Printing through a nationally recognised training provider while earning a full-time wage. Our apprenticeship follows a competency-based training model, giving you the flexibility to progress at a pace that suits your ability and commitment. From day one you'll be paid well above the apprentice award rate, receive practical, hands-on training, and work towards your Certificate III in Printing while learning from some of the industry's most experienced Offset Printers.
Key responsibilities
- Develop practical skills in Sheet-fed Offset Printing
- Printing press set-up and operation
- Colour management and quality control
- Paper and board handling
- Press maintenance and troubleshooting
- Quality assurance and inspection
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Manufacturing premium folding cartons and packaging for leading Global and Australian brands
About you
- Reliable and punctual
- Mechanically minded
- Hands-on and enjoy practical work
- Passionate about quality and attention to detail
- Curious about how things work
- A positive team player
- Committed to working safely
- Looking for a secure, long-term career
- No previous printing experience required
Benefits
- Above-award apprentice wages
- Certificate III in Printing
- Hands-on learning every day
- Mentoring from highly experienced Offset Printers
- Cross-training across printing, finishing, quality control and manufacturing
- Opportunity to gain your Forklift (LF) Licence, First Aid certificate and Fire Warden training
- Training on state-of-the-art European printing and converting equipment
- Company uniforms provided
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied
- Friendly, supportive and inclusive team setting
About us
Established in 1972, Percival Print & Packaging is one of Western Australia's leading manufacturers of premium folding cartons and printed packaging for the pharmaceutical, food, health, beauty and FMCG industries. We manufacture premium fibre-based packaging for many of Australia's leading brands using state-of-the-art Koenig & Bauer (KBA) printing presses and leading European converting equipment. For more than 50 years, Percival has built a reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. We operate an Integrated Management System certified to internationally recognised standards: ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management, and ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management.