Apprentice Offset Printer

About the role

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 environment

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.