Apprenticeships are for people of any working age.
You can learn new skills whilst you earn.
Apprenticeships
What do the different levels mean?
Intermediate (Level 2)
An intermediate (level 2) apprenticeship is equivalent to five good GCSE passes
Advanced Level (Level 3)
An advanced apprenticeship is equivalent to two A Level passes
Higher (Level 4/5)
Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to a foundation degree
Degree (Level 6/7)
Degree Apprenticeships are equivalent to a bachelor's degree (Level 6) or a master's degree (Level 7)
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
(Level 4 to Level 7)
NG Bailey Apprenticeship Vacancies
Apprenticeships for 2026 recruitment are on their website, ready for new colleagues to join them late August/early September.
Apprenticeships available
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Closing Date: Applications stay open long enough to attract sufficient applicants.
United Utilities
Level 4 Gas to Grid Service Engineer Apprentice
Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join United Utilities. They'll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £20,000
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Transport or Greater Manchester 🆕
Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Manchester (2026)
Ready to kickstart your career, work towards a degree in Business Management and earn while you learn? They are excited to open applications for our Leadership Development Apprenticeship Programme. This programme is designed for motivated people who are passionate about developing operational leadership skills and improving public services.
Hours: 37/Week
Salary: £28,069
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Santec UK Limited
Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Manchester (2026)
They have an opportunity for a Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer to join their Apprentice Programme in their Civil Engineering team based in Manchester.
Hours: 37.5/Week
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 28 February 2026
Johnson Control Building Efficiency UK Limited 🆕
Apprentice Inside Sales Advisor - Manchester
Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire and security technology! They’re talking alarms, CCTV, access control. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe.
Hours: 37.50/Week
Salary: £15,600
Closing Date: 10 April 2026
Manchester Airports Holding Limited 🆕
Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice
The primary purpose of this role is to support the execution of MAG's Data Protection and Privacy Strategy. The Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice will be responsible for assisting the organisation in its compliance with information governance and data protection best practice and associated laws and regulations.
Hours: 36.15/Week
Salary: £24,300
Closing Date: 15 April 2026
WSP Limited (4 Posts)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Manchester (Lighting & Energy)
Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Manchester (Roads)
Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Manchester (Planning Development)
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access their global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Hours: 37.5/Week
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 1 May 2026
Greene King Retail Services Ltd
Apprentice Building Surveyor
Are you a driven and ambitious individual looking for a career as a Building Surveyor within the construction industry? Do you love collaborating with multiple stakeholders and possess excellent communication skills?
Hours: 35/Week
Salary: £19,747
Closing Date: 1 June 2026
Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships
(Level 2 to Level 3)
Bethell 🆕
Bethell 2026 Apprenticeships
Level 2 Groundworker Apprentices
Level 3 and Level 4 Trainee Site Engineers
As an apprentice at Bethell, you’ll gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn and play a key role in delivering projects that help shape the future! Visit their careers page to apply or contact recruitment@bethell.co.uk for more information.
Trainee Site Engineer Alex: "The great thing about being an engineer is you see the 'invisible' side of construction, learning about the infrastructure behind the scenes that delivers our electricity, carries water and forms the basis of every building project. Every day brings something new, and you're involved in a project from start to finish"
Closing Date: Applications stay open long enough to attract sufficient applicants.
The Co-operative Academies Trust
IT Apprentice
Academy IT Support staff are responsible for providing day to day IT support to the chosen academy, including maintaining hardware and software used by staff and pupils, assisting and informing about the use of IT within the academy.
Hours: 37/Week
Salary: £25,989
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Global Banking School Ltd
Facilities Operator Apprentice
The Facilities Services Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship prepares individuals for a career in facilities services, a sector that plays a crucial role in the smooth running of businesses and organisations across a variety of sectors.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £18,000
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Northern Trains Ltd
Rail Engineering Apprentice
As a Rail Engineering Apprentice, you’d be part of the teams that maintain and repair our trains at our TrainCare Centres. This three-year programme lets you earn while you learn, build hands-on engineering skills, and find your platform in a career that can take you in many directions across the railway.
Hours: 36/Week
Salary: £19,885
Closing Date: 1 March 2026
Sunbelt Rentals UK 🆕
Apprentice Electrician
Their Apprentices are the future of our business. On their 54-month Apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Electrician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £18,500
Closing Date: 2 March 2026
Apprentice Mechanical Technician
On their 27-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Construction Plant Machinery Technician.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £16.750
Closing Date: 2 March 2026
Pladis 🆕
Food & Drink Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
Pladis UK are searching for the right candidates to join our fast moving food production family at McVitie's Manchester. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career working with iconic brands, then this may be the role for you. Carry out planned and preventative maintenance, undertake fault finding and diagnosis.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £18,289.92 to 24,000 (Year 2)
Closing Date: 6 March 2026
Browne Jacobson LLP 🆕
Paralegal Apprenticeship
Browne Jacobson is seeking paralegal apprentices for our Health Advisory and Litigation department. Through this two-year programme, you'll work towards a Level 3 Paralegal qualification with the University of Law, with all course fees covered. Plus, you'll earn a salary while training and studying.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £24,500
Closing Date: 16 March 2026
Evans Halshaw Ford 🆕
Paralegal Apprenticeship
As a Vehicle Technician Apprentice, you’ll combine hands-on experience in their dealerships with structured training and the support of an experienced mentor. You’ll work towards achieving an IMI Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance, setting you up to become a fully qualified Vehicle Technician.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £15,704
Closing Date: 1 April 2026
Apprenticeship Support Programme with Work Placement - 2026
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Are you aged 18–29, unemployed, and interested in finding an apprenticeship local to where you live?
We are offering apprenticeship work placements in the legal and business sectors, including roles such as:
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Resourcing (HR)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Paralegal
Duration: 8 Weeks
Starting Date: 17 February 2026 (Information day 10 February 2026)
To book a place on the programme or for further information, please contact:
Angela Lofters on 07842324751 or angela.lofters@barnardos.org.uk
Assetz Capital Funding Limited
This apprenticeship is ideal for a motivated individual currently studying, or planning to study, towards a Multi Channel Marketing qualification. You will support the execution of campaigns across social, digital, web, email, and content platforms, helping to keep Assetz Capital visible, relevant and top of mind in a competitive marketplace.
Hours: 37.5/Week
Salary: £14,722.50
Closing Date: 4 March 2026
Vital Energi Utilities Limited
Low Carbon Heating Technician L3 Apprenticeship
Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy and gain valuable skills and qualifications? They’re offering a unique opportunity to join their team as an Apprentice Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician, playing a key role in delivering and maintaining low-carbon heating and hot water systems across a range of national/regionalised sites.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £18,000
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Tesco Plc
Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship
This exciting opportunity will support you to develop new skills, build your confidence and learn about all areas of retail as well as getting hands-on practical experience of working in different areas of their store. If you have the passion and commitment to succeed, this could be the fantastic opportunity for you.
Hours: 36/Week
Salary: £23,662.08
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
To find more apprenticeship opportunities at all levels, and for people of all ages, search on the find an apprenticeship website.
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