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
- Colchester Institute – Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprentice
Apprentice Procurement Officer
The post holder will be responsible for procurement relating to non-contract and low value tenders and will assist with contracting. This opportunity is available as a Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.Location: ColchesterWage: £23,473 annuallyEmployer Name: Colchester InstituteRef: VAC1000273352 - COMMUNITY360 – Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice
Community Accounts Apprentice
To provide financial administration within the Community Accounts Service. Working closely with the team to ensure the smooth running of all administration functions too maintain and support the development and delivery of our services.Location: TiptreeEmployer Name: Community360 - GRAY DAWES TRAVEL LIMITED – Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice
Events Finance Apprentice
This role is looking for someone who is confident and ready to start their career in a fast-paced department within an ever growing company. The apprentice will be exposed to all areas of the finance team but focused on the finances of our events booking team to ensure clients are accurately billed and reconciled with all supplier payments made.Location: ColchesterWage: £12,480.00 AnnuallyEmployer Name: GRAY DAWES TRAVEL LIMITEDRef: VAC1000270517 - QUINTA RADDISON LTD – Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship
Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship
Working alongside our experienced procurement team you will liaise with our customers worldwide, negotiate with our suppliers for the best pricing and submit quotations for tender processing. Ensuring the goods supplied are of the highest quality and ready for supply to our customers around the world.Location: ColchesterWage: £12,480 to £22,308 annuallyEmployer Name: QUINTA RADDISON LTDRef: VAC1000268711 - RICHARDSON & ROTHWELL PLUMBING & HEATING – 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 and 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: £13,312 to £23,795.20 annuallyEmployer Name: RICHARDSON & ROTHWELL PLUMBING & HEATINGRef: VAC1000262284
Building and Groundworks
- Houghton and Son – Groundworker Apprentice
Groundworker Apprentice
As a Groundworker Apprentice, you’ll learn to use construction tools professionally and safely, shadow experienced mentors, and participate in all site operations. This hands-on role offers comprehensive training, providing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the construction industry.Location: ChelmsfordWage: £13,312 annuallyEmployer Name: Houghton and SonRef: VAC1000267625
Business Administration and Logistics
- FLEXI GROUP LIMITED – Business Administrator Apprentice
Business Administration Apprentice
The job role involves lots of communication, with the opportunity to attend meetings. This will develop your confidence and ability to note take. The role may involve project work and the opportunity to develop finance skills. The environment is friendly and fast paced so there will be lots of opportunity to grow and develop in the role.Location: DunmowWage: £18,720 annuallyEmployer Name: FLEXI GROUP LIMITEDRef: VAC1000272185 - LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LIMITED – Business Administrator Apprentice
Administration Apprentice
To provide administrative support to the Lighthouse team. The role will be a mix of administrative, customer service and recruitment based duties, ensuring we provide a high quality service to all of our clients, candidates and partners alike. This will be a diverse role in a friendly team whereby hard work is appreciated and rewarded.Location: BoxtedWage: £12,480 annuallyEmployer Name: LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LIMITEDRef: VAC1000267349 - Mayflower Medical Centre – Business Administrator Apprentice
Apprentice Medical Receptionist
We are looking for a Apprentice Medical Receptionist to join our incredible, hard working administration team. The role will involve communicating with our patients both over the telephone and face to face. We will support you in gaining the confidence to communicate professionally at a high standard to the patients within our local community.Location: HarwichWage: £12,500 annuallyEmployer Name: MAYFLOWER MEDICAL CENTRERef: VAC1000271203 - Ransomes Jacobsen – Business Administrator Apprentice
Business System Apprentice
The Business System Apprentice will support, develop and enhance the use of business systems, ensuring relevant personnel are trained and supported in the system functionality. In order to facilitate this and to be successful, it will be key to develop relationships across the organisation.Location: IpswichWage: £15,391.68 annuallyEmployer Name: Ransomes JacobsenRef: VAC1000271732
Carpentry and Joinery
- Innovation Woodwork – Site Carpentry Apprentice
Carpentry Apprenticeship
As an Apprentice Carpenter you will learn all aspects of carpentry from site to domestic. Jobs will range from first fix all the way through to final fixes.Location: ColchesterWage: £13,312 annuallyEmployer Name: Innovation WoodworkRef: VAC1000269762
Catering and Hospitality
- 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: £13,312 to £23,795.20 annuallyEmployer Name: LE BOUCHON HOTEL LIMITEDRef: VAC1000208163 - Mercury Theatre – Production Chef Apprentice
Kitchen Apprentice
The Kitchen Apprentice will undertake the Production Chef Apprenticeship whilst being part of the team that delivers exceptional food in our all-day café’s casual dining offer. This includes a wide selection of cakes, pastries, snacks and meals, alongside a range of teas, coffees, soft drinks and alcohol.Location: ColchesterWage: £15,112.50 annually – £7 per hour for the first 6 months rising to £8.50 per hour until the end of the apprenticeshipEmployer Name: Mercury TheatreRef: VAC1000249860 - Ye Olde White Harte Hotel – Production Chef Apprentice
Apprentice Chef
Seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Chef to join our team. The successful applicant will assist in food prep in all areas – meat, fish, vegetable. They will prepare and make pastries, desserts, sandwiches and snacks. Assist with food service and plating up and there could be opportunity for creative input into menu design and recipe ideas welcomed.Location: Burnham-on-CrouchWage: £9,984 to £17,846.40 annuallyEmployer Name: Ye Olde White Harte HotelRef: VAC1000232201
Customer Service
- MAYFLOWER MEDICAL CENTRE – Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship
Apprentice Medical Receptionist (Customer Service Practitioner)
We are looking for a Apprentice Medical Receptionist to join our incredible, hard working administration team. The role will involve communicating with our patients both over the telephone and face to face. We will support you in gaining the confidence to communicate professionally at a high standard to the patients within our local community.Location: HarwichWage: £10,200 annuallyEmployer Name: MAYFLOWER MEDICAL CENTRERef: VAC1000275558
Dental, Health and Care
- Alba Dental Care – Dental Nurse Apprentice
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: £13,312 annuallyEmployer Name: Alba Dental CareRef: VAC1000271440
Digital Marketing, Creative Industries and Events
- GRAY DAWES TRAVEL LIMITED – Events Assistant Apprenticeship
Events Assistant Apprentice
Seeking an Events Assistant Apprentice to provide a creative and exceptional service to our Events clients. The role will be based within our Meetings Management / Venue Find side of the department and will involve taking client briefs and finding venue solutions for their meetings and events.Location: ColchesterWage: £12,480.00 AnnuallyEmployer Name: GRAY DAWES TRAVEL LIMITEDRef: VAC1000271002
Engineering and Manufacturing
- Nordson Test & Inspection – Engineering Technician Apprentice
Apprentice Product Design and Development Technician – Level 3
The UK based Nordson Test and Inspection division has a strong portfolio of award winning products for destructive and non-destructive mechanical testing and inspection of electronic components. If you are keen on product design and development, join our R&D team in Colchester and experience the world of product innovation first hand!Location: ColchesterWage: £12,563.20 to £22,456.72 annuallyEmployer Name: Nordson Test & InspectionRef: VAC1000270654 - R.M.CURTIS & CO. LTD – Engineering Technician Apprentice
Apprentice Engineer
Seeking an Apprentice Engineer to join our established company. Working alongside experienced and qualified staff, you will learn aspects of Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance (Multi-skilled). Working under supervision you will work towards being responsible for the maintenance and performance of the site equipment.Location: HalsteadWage: £12,480 annuallyEmployer Name: R.M.CURTIS & CO.,LIMITEDRef: VAC1000267691 - SENSIA UK LTD – Engineering manufacturing technician apprenticeship
Apprentice Systems Technician
Join Sensia – a leading supplier of Control and Automation Systems, Digital Technologies and Production expertise to the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Process Industries. We are looking for candidates interested in PLC/HMI programming, CAD, and electrical design with opportunities to travel to onshore and offshore client facilities around the globe.Location: ChelmsfordWage: £19,500 annually Employer Name: SENSIA UK LTDRef: VAC1000268088 - XCEL AEROSPACE LIMITED – Engineering Technician Apprentice
Apprentice Quality Control Inspector
The apprentice will be involved with the control and compliance of product within the Quality Control inspection department, in accordance with current manufacturing and Quality assurance procedures, engineering drawing and customer requirements. They will be involved in applying the content of the company to product verification.Location: RomfordWage: £14,703.00. Xcel’s rates for apprentices in their first year: Age: 16 to 18 yrs – £7.25. 18 to 20 yrs – £9.74. 21 yrs and Over – £11.44.Employer Name: XCEL AEROSPACE LIMITEDRef: VAC1000255318 - XCEL AEROSPACE LIMITED – Machining Technician Apprentice
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice
The apprentice will be working within a small team doing day to day tasks to manufacture products to specifications using techniques such as CNC and conventional machining, bench fitting, fabrication and inspection processes. The successful applicants will be expected to adhere to Health and Safety regulations at all times.Location: RomfordWage: £14,703.00 annually. Xcel’s rates for apprentices in their first year: Age: 16 to 18 yrs – £7.25. 18 to 20 yrs – £9.74. 21 yrs and Over – £11.44.Employer Name: XCEL AEROSPACE LIMITEDRef: VAC1000255310
Fabrication, Welding and Motor Vehicle
- COLCHESTER REWINDS PLANT & ENGINEERING LTD – Metal Fabricator Apprentice
Mechanical Engineering (Fabrication) Apprenticeship
The apprentice will initially accompany our existing engineers on site and in our workshop learning the job role, with the intention of when fully trained being able to work independently or part of a team. The role will involve carrying out mechanical maintenance, repair and fabrication.Location: ColchesterWage: £13,312.00 AnnuallyEmployer Name: COLCHESTER REWINDS PLANT & ENGINEERING LTDRef: VAC1000270794 - MGJ ENGINEERING LIMITED – Metal Fabricator Apprentice
Apprentice Welder / Fabricator
As an Apprentice Welder/Fabricator your daily duties will be based on learning the following; welding, sheet metal work, cutting, folding, drilling, fabrication, and assembly work.Location: WithamWage: £12,480 annuallyEmployer Name: MGJ ENGINEERING LIMITEDRef: VAC1000270238 - Wade International (Alumasc Water Management Solutions) – Metal Fabricator Apprentice
Fabrication Shop Operator Apprentice
As a Fabrication Shop Operator Apprentice, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the department. Your responsibilities will include TIG/MIG Welding and Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machining, Fitting and Assembly of Material/Parts to specification in the safest and most efficient manner.Location: HalsteadWage: £14,560.00 AnnuallyEmployer Name: Wade International (Alumasc Water Management Solutions)Ref: VAC1000240564
