We have apprenticeship vacancies available throughout the year in a variety of industries including Dental Nursing, Engineering, Maintenance, Early years, Business Administration, IT, and more.
Please use the menu below to browse through the industry sectors in which we currently have live apprenticeship vacancies.
Accounting, Procurement and Financial Services
- RICHARDSON & ROTHWELL PLUMBING & HEATING LTD – Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprentice
Apprentice Accounts/Finance Assistant
We have an exciting position available for someone ambitious to join our Accounts department in a growing Plumbing & Heating Company. The Apprentice will learn the complete accounts, working from our supportive, friendly office in Dedham, Colchester. The successful individual will learn all aspects of accounts, bookkeeping, payments, payroll etc.Location: DedhamWage: £10,982.40 to £21,673.60 annuallyEmployer Name: RICHARDSON & ROTHWELL PLUMBING & HEATING LTDRef: VAC1000210796
Business Administration and Logistics
- BIG BUSINESS EVENTS LTD – Business Administrator Apprentice
Client Support Apprentice
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun and vibrant client support team and be part of the operations of a thriving events-based business. We run hundreds of events annually and look after thousands of clients. You will play an important role in assisting the team deliver outstanding services and co-ordinating events for our valued members.Location: ChelmsfordWage: £10,982.40 annuallyEmployer Name: BIG BUSINESS EVENTS LTDRef: VAC1000207376 - ESSEX AND KENT ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED – Business Administrator Apprentice
Administration Apprentice
We are seeking an apprentice with a strong drive and determination to succeed in this busy customer facing role. You will be motivated by results and will strive to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction, which is essential to maintaining our positive reputation.Location: GosfieldWage: £10,004.80 to £19,760.00 annuallyEmployer Name: ESSEX AND KENT ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITEDRef: VAC1000070464 - M G ELECTRIC (COLCHESTER) LTD – Business Administrator Apprentice
Office Support Apprentice
A full, varied role with exposure to all aspects of manufacturing office functions with initial emphasis on commercial office, including preparing customer quotes, order processing, liaising with production and customers, organising collections, hauliers etc. As well as answering email enquiries & liaising with accounts to ensure prompt payments.Location: ColchesterWage: £9,609.60 to £18,964.40 annually Employer Name: M G Electric (Colchester) LtdRef: VAC1000185260 - Next Chapter – Business Administrator Apprentice
Business Administrator Apprentice
The Business Administrator Apprentice will play a vital role in supporting the charity to fulfil its purpose. The role will involve working independently and as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving administrative services.Location: ColchesterWage: £10,296.00 annuallyEmployer Name: Next ChapterRef: VAC1000208303 - WALTON PRE SCHOOL – Business Administrator Apprentice
Business Admin Apprentice
Walton Pre School are looking to appoint an apprentice to join the busy office team. Your role will involve the development and improvement of current administrative services whilst managing your workload effectively and meeting deadlines. Customer service skills are paramount as you will be the first point of contact for a range of service users.Location: Walton-on-the-NazeWage: £8,236.80 to £16,255.20 annuallyEmployer Name: WALTON PRE SCHOOLRef: VAC1000210456
Catering and Hospitality
- DOWNHAM HALL – Hospitality Team Member Apprentice
Hospitality Team Member Apprentice
As part of this apprenticeship you will serve guests across breakfast, lunch, dinner services as well as at functions such as conferences, meetings, celebrations of life, weddings, and private dining events.Location: BillericayWage: £8,236.80 annually (plus tips)Employer Name: DOWNHAM HALL LIMITEDRef: VAC1000192345 - DOWNHAM HALL – Production Chef Apprentice
Production Chef Apprentice
Working with the team of chefs to prep food, plate up, and learn how to cook breakfasts. Our team use local, fresh produce and our team of chefs are highly skilled in what they do, producing food to 2 Rosette star standard. It is an exciting place to work, with changing menus, innovation and creative dishes being at the forefront of what we do.Location: BillericayWage: £8,236.80 to £16,255.20 annuallyEmployer Name: DOWNHAM HALLRef: VAC1000197191 - LE BOUCHON HOTEL LIMITED – Commis Chef Apprentice
Apprentice Commis Chef
This role will involve producing high quality food from fresh produce only. You will learn how to make everything from scratch – from jus, sauces, pastry, soups, to filleting fish. The only thing we buy in is our bread. You will get to work different sections in the kitchen, with a young talented team of chefs with Michelin experience behind them.Location: MaldonWage: £10,982.40 to £21,673.60 annuallyEmployer Name: LE BOUCHON HOTEL LIMITEDRef: VAC1000208163 - SOMETHING SCRUMMY LTD – Hospitality Team Member Apprentice
Catering Apprentice
We are looking for someone who would like to experience both front of house and kitchen duties. For front of house, the role is to welcome and serve customers, take orders, prepare drinks and carry out general cleaning tasks. In the kitchen, typical tasks include food preparation, maintaining stock levels and preparing customer orders.Location: BraintreeWage: £12,480.00 AnnuallyEmployer Name: SOMETHING SCRUMMY LTDRef: VAC1000164612
Computing and IT
- LAPLINE LTD BARTECH MARINE ENGINEERING – IT Technician Apprentice
IT Apprentice
As an Information Technician Apprentice at our engineering firm, you will immerse yourself in essential tech domains: systems, networks, databases, virtualisation, and support. Gain real-world experience in a business environment, while collaborating and innovating to propel your career in IT.Location: ColchesterWage: £9,609.60 AnnuallyEmployer Name: LAPLINE LTD BARTECH MARINE ENGINEERINGRef: VAC1000201568
Dental, Health and Care
- Alba Dental Care – Dental Nurse Apprentice (February start)
Apprentice Dental Nurse
This dental practice has fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. As part of this role you will study towards the Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute, attending college one day per week. Your main duties will include assisting the dentist with preparing instruments and equipment.Location: BraintreeWage: £13,520.00 annuallyEmployer Name: Alba Dental CareRef: VAC1000212621 - Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Scheme
Dental practices around Essex are looking to recruit dental nurses ready to start college at Colchester Institute in February 2024. Commencement of work can be negotiated individually depending on personal circumstances and commitments.
If you would like to discuss the opportunities available for this apprenticeship please contact us via email at ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk or by phone on 01206 712043. For more information or to submit an application please click the link above. School leavers and anyone looking to start this type of apprenticeship in September 2024 are also welcome to apply to us directly, but should not apply to current vacancies which are due to start in February.
Digital Marketing, Creative Industries and Events
- BIG BUSINESS EVENTS LTD – Digital Marketing Apprentice
Digital Marketing Apprentice
This is a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a business that is at the forefront of innovative marketing. Join a fun and challenging work environment that provides continuous training throughout. You will be working with our marketing team to help create and distribute content to our communities and social media channels.Location: ChelmsfordWage: £10,982.40 annuallyEmployer Name: BIG BUSINESS EVENTS LTDRef: VAC1000207247 - BIG BUSINESS EVENTS LTD – Events Assistant Apprentice
Events Co-ordination Apprentice
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun and vibrant Events co-ordination team and be part of the operations of a thriving events-based business. We run hundreds of events annually and look after thousands of clients. You will play an important role in creating smooth running professional events, mainly in the South of England.Location: ChelmsfordWage: £10,982.40 annuallyEmployer Name: BIG BUSINESS EVENTS LTDRef: VAC1000207358 - PROFITABLE SITES LTD – Digital Marketer Apprentice
Digital Marketing Apprentice
Are you tech savvy? We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Administrator for our digital marketing agency. You’ll support the team with managing online advertising campaigns, using cloud-based systems including Google Ads, Google Workspace, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, DataFeedWatch, Zapier.Location: BraintreeWage: £8,236.80 annuallyEmployer Name: PROFITABLE SITES LTDRef: VAC1000132196
Engineering and Manufacturing
- Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe & Harwich International Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Scheme
Hutchison Ports UK is investing in the future by recruiting for maintenance technician apprenticeship roles within its engineering department. Working with Colchester Institute, apprentices will receive training on a specialised three-year advanced manufacturing programme at the college’s Colchester Campus.
For those interested in joining the scheme, Colchester Institute are hosting an Information Event on Tuesday 21st November 2023, from 6pm – 8pm. The event held in 2022 for this years cohort was well-attended, with attendees getting the chance to find out more about how the scheme works and speak to staff from both Colchester Institute and Hutchison Ports.
