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)
Higher and degree apprenticeships careers fair 2026
Join them at Manchester Metropolitan University’s higher and degree apprenticeships careers fair on 4 November 2026.
This event is perfect for Year 13 students and those looking to start a higher or degree apprenticeship in September 2027.
Event: Higher and degree apprenticeships careers fair 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, November 4 • 4 PM - 7 PM | Eventbrite
WN Morrison Supermarkets PLC
Retail Degree Apprenticeship
They love providing over 9 million customers every week with good quality fresh food and a great shopping experience they won't find anywhere else. On their 3-year Retail Degree Apprenticeship, you'll work towards a degree while preparing for a brilliant management career within our unique food retail business.
Hours: 37.5/Week
Closing Date: 01 December 2026
HSBC Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) 🆕
Relationship Management - Commercial Banking - Degree Apprenticeship
Applications open: Monday 28th September
Programme starts: November 2027
HSBC’s Degree Apprenticeship is a paid, permanent opportunity for school leavers who want to earn a salary, gain a University Degree and build practical skills in banking. You will learn on the job, contribute to varied projects and gain experience across different teams. HSBC recruits for potential and motivation, so you do not
need previous banking experience; the technical skills will be taught as part of the programme.
What’s on offer?
• Permanent employment: a permanent contract from your first day
• Fully funded degree: University of Exeter BSc (Hons) Applied Retail and Commercial Banking
• Professional qualification: Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship
• Programme length: four years
• Working pattern: hybrid working, with at least 60% of your time—three days each week—at your placement location
You could be a great fit if you:
• Are motivated to begin a career in banking while continuing your education
• Enjoy learning, solving problems and developing new skills
• Would like to work on varied projects with different teams
• Are comfortable combining study with practical workplace experience
To apply, you’ll need:
• A Levels: BCC across your top three subjects, or an equivalent qualification
• GCSEs: five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English Language or equivalent qualification
Take the next step and submit your application through HSBC Early Careers (Apply here).
Closing Date: 01 November 2026
Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships
(Level 2 to Level 3)
Global Switchgear Services Ltd.
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice
An exciting opportunity to join the friendly team at Middleton Nursery School as an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice. You will support children's learning, care and development whilst completing a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship.
Hours: 37/Week
Salary: £15,392
Closing Date: 10 October 2026
Moffatt Financial Planning 🆕
Apprentice Business Administrator
Join Moffatt Financial Planning as a Level 3 Business Administrator apprentice. You will support their advisers with general administration, client records, post and correspondence, while liaising with pension, investment and insurance providers. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in financial services.
Hours: 35/Week
Salary: £14,560
Closing Date: 11 October 2026
Vision Express Ltd. 🆕
Apprentice Optical Assistant
This isn't your retail apprenticeship. As part of their team, you'll have responsibility and involvement, playing a vital role in ensuring their customers feel special. With guidance from the store manager and their apprenticeship team, you'll learn the ins and outs of bringing their brand to life, selecting the products, and delivering experiences.
Hours: 38.45h/Week
Salary: £16,120
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
M&I Materials 🆕
Apprentice Machinist
This rewarding career requires a broad skill set -math, mechanical design, interpreting technical drawings and programs, eye for detail - to properly transform a metal casting into a valuable working machined part.
Hours: 37.5/Week
Salary: £15,600
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Dennis Eagle Ltd. 🆕
Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician
Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? They are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest for improving a range of vehicles as you will be working to bring them back to life! As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.
Hours: 40/Week
Salary: £16,640
Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Extons Food Ltd
Maintenance Apprentice
Extons Foods is looking for a Maintenance Apprentice to join its engineering and maintenance team. This is an opportunity to develop skills while keeping modern production and processing equipment safe, reliable and operating effectively. Alongside workplace training, you will work towards an engineering maintenance apprenticeship.
Hours: 37/Week
Salary: £15,392 to £24,454.04
Closing Date: 14 November 2026
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