Apprenticeships in Colchester
Apprenticeships, T-Levels and entry-level roles in and around Colchester. You're employed and paid from your first day, your training is funded, and you finish with a recognised qualification and no tuition debt.
Live opportunities near Colchester
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IT Support Apprentice - Colchester IT
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT Support Apprentice to join our growing team.This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop practical IT skills while working alongside experienced IT engineers. You will gain experience both at our Colchester premises and on-site at customer locations, supporting individuals and businesses with a wide range of IT requirements.
Inspiro
Chef Apprenticeship
Join the kitchen team at Vintage Inns, a collection of rural pubs where muddy boots and paws are welcome. You'll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere.A great opportunity to develop your skills and experience to gain a qualification.
Lifetime Training
B&Q Customer Advisor Apprenticeship
Join our team, and you'll become an expert advisor. An inspiration as well as a guide. The person who gets to know every customer and their home improvement projects. Sales will be important, of course, as will things like managing stock, setting up displays, and making sure your store looks great. You'll have the opportunity to be trained in paint-mixing and cutting timber, but truly great customer service will be your main aim.
Lifetime Training
Recruitment Consultant Apprentice (Level 3)– Entry level
Start Your Career in RecruitmentAre you confident, ambitious and looking for a career where no two days are the same? This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful recruitment agency as a Recruitment Consultant Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.You'll receive full training from experienced recruiters and learn every stage of the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates and building client relationships to business development and placing candidates into exciting career opportunities.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys speaking with people, has excellent communication skills and is motivated to build a long-term career in recruitment, sales or business.
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Water Recycling Operations Graduate - Anglian Water - Ipswich
Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve
Energy & Utilities Careers and Jobs
Water Operational Leadership Graduate - Anglian Water - Ipswich
Water is at the heart of what we do at Anglian Water and is essential for the communities we serve to thrive.
Energy & Utilities Careers and JobsWorking in Colchester
Employers across East of England recruit apprentices year-round, and vacancies near Colchester cover a mix of office, technical and customer-facing work. Because you're paid from day one, an apprenticeship is often the most practical way to start a career locally without moving away or taking on debt.
Industries hiring near Colchester
Common questions
How many apprenticeships are there in Colchester?
It changes weekly — employers advertise year-round rather than in one annual intake. This page counts every live opportunity within 20 miles of Colchester and updates as roles are added and filled.
Do I need to live in Colchester to apply?
No. What matters to employers is that you can get to work reliably. Most of the roles listed here are within commuting distance of Colchester, and each advert shows how far it is from the centre.
Will I be paid?
Yes. Apprentices are employees and must be paid at least the apprentice National Minimum Wage — many employers pay considerably more. You also get holiday, sick pay and a contract like any other employee.
Do I need qualifications to start?
Often none at all for an intermediate apprenticeship. Some employers ask for GCSEs in English and maths, and many will let you work towards those alongside the job if you don't have them yet.
Is it free to apply through GetMyFirstJob?
Yes — always free for candidates. You apply directly to the employer or their training provider, and there are no agency fees at any point.
