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Apprenticeship Vacancies

To start an apprenticeship, you need to find employment. Many employers are seeking apprentices and all vacancies can be found on the National Apprenticeship Service website.

Our Employer Engagement team works with a large number of local and regional employers and can support you in finding and securing an apprenticeship. To do this you can join our apprenticeship talent pool.

You’ll need:

  • To be committed to becoming an apprentice.
  • A current up-to-date CV that you review regularly and inform us of any updates.
  • Evidence of employability skills.
  • Able to get a good quality reference from your school, college or previous employer – remember attendance, good participation and engagement count for your future.
  • Complete a pre-entry interview with our team.
  • Provide up-to-date contact details and be responsive to any contact we make with you – we may be letting you know about your ideal job opportunity.

In exchange for your commitment, we’ll support you to find an apprenticeship and our Employer Engagement Team will do their best to find employers in the industries that you want to work in.

Firstly, you’ll need to have a chat with the team and send them your CV. They can be contacted on 01942 761851 employerengagement@wigan-leigh.ac.uk

An apprenticeship means you will work with an employer, earn a wage and learn on the job whilst gaining qualifications. Apprenticeships are becoming more demanding with employers wanting to recruit talented and skilled individuals within their workplace.

Apprentice Site Engineer

Site Engineering is a critical discipline within the Construction industry, ensuring whatever's being built is completed as per the designs. Our apprenticeship provides an unrivalled introduction to what is a highly regarded and rewarding career through a mix of on and off-site learning led by our dedicated Training Manager.

Closing Date: 7 August 2026
Employer: SEP ENGINEERS LIMITED
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Apprentice Trainee Transmission Linesman

Trainee Lines Worker will undergo comprehensive training in the construction, maintenance, and refurbishment of high voltage steel tower transmission overhead power lines. This role is fundamental to maintaining the UK's critical infrastructure and demands the highest standards of safety, quality workmanship, and productivity.

Closing Date: 19 June 2026
Employer: ADVANTAGE N R G LTD
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Digital Support Apprentice - PC builder
This is an excellent opportunity to gain an apprenticeship in the IT industry, this is a varied role including building computers, liaising with customers, monitoring our website.
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
Employer: CACTI PCS LTD
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Customer Service Apprenticeship

Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing gaming PC brands! As our Customer Service Apprentice, you’ll handle customer enquiries, support sales, and ensure every gamer has an outstanding experience. A perfect role for someone tech-savvy, organised, and looking to grow with an ambitious company.

Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Employer: CACTI PCS LTD
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L2 Accounts apprenticeship

We are offering an extremely supportive environment, to train and nurture the next generation of accountants. The progression potential within the business is uncapped, and it's key that we continue to develop all employees.

Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Employer: FLOURISH FINANCE LIMITED
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Apprentice Automation & Controls Engineering Technician

This role will involve you supporting  Automation, Controls and Field Service Teams in delivering technical expertise across customers’ production environments. A hybrid role including office-based technical support, commissioning, diagnostics and optimisation of automation systems.

Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Employer: KRONES UK LIMITED
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