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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Apprentice Team Leader
As an Apprentice Team Leader with Community, your motivational skills and passion for customer care make you the perfect person to lead our front of house teams. You'll ensure that each team member knows their stuff and can wow customers with a 5* experience. And it doesn't stop with food and drink! From quizzes to music evenings - your creativity and organisational skills can bring communities closer together.
Lifetime Training
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
Web Designer Apprentice
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to begin their career in web design as part of a structured apprenticeship programme. The Apprentice Web Designer will work alongside our experienced digital team to support the design, development, and maintenance of websites, while gaining hands-on skills in WordPress and building on their customer-facing experience.You will receive on-the-job training and mentoring, alongside any formal qualification requirements associated with your apprenticeship standard. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, technically curious, and passionate about delivering excellent digital experiences.
BPP
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
Volvo Apprentice HGV Technician
This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Volvo Truck & Bus in Ipswich. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard.
Inspiro
Apprentice HGV Technician
Join the Future of Heavy Vehicle Engineering with Volvo Truck & Bus Apprenticeships starting in 2027. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing large commercial vehicles.
InspiroWorking 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.
