Manufacturing apprenticeships

Manufacturing apprenticeships cover production, machining, maintenance, quality and process improvement, in everything from food and pharmaceuticals to aerospace.

Live manufacturing opportunities

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Operations – Level 3 Apprenticeship

AWE
On-Site · On-site £16,750/yr Advanced Level 3 Closes 10 Jan 2027

Support the operational work that helps AWE deliver safely and securely. You’ll gain hands-on experience in production and process operations, learning how manufacturing, science, engineering and operations teams work together in a regulated environment.

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Manufacturing Engineer – Level 6 Apprenticeship

AWE
On-Site · On-site £24,500/yr Higher Level 6 Closes 20 Dec 2026

Turn ideas, designs and materials into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes. You’ll learn how products and parts are made safely, accurately and consistently, working with design, operations, quality, safety and project teams.

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Building Services Asset Engineering – Level 6 Apprenticeship

AWE
On-Site · On-site £24,500/yr Higher Level 6 Closes 20 Dec 2026

Help keep critical facilities safe, reliable and available. You’ll learn how the building systems that support AWE’s important facilities are maintained, improved and assured, while developing the skills needed for a career in asset engineering.

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IT Support Apprentice

Luvata
Welwyn garden city · On-site Competitive Advanced Level 3 Closes 31 Oct 2026

Are you passionate about technology and looking to build a career in IT?Luvata is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join its IT team as an IT Support Apprentice. This role will provide hands-on experience supporting business-critical technology systems while working towards an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification.You will gain practical experience across IT support, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, business applications and IT infrastructure, while receiving structured training and mentorship from experienced IT professionals.

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Why manufacturing?

Modern manufacturing is highly automated and technical, so apprentices learn robotics, control systems and precision engineering. Employers invest heavily in apprentices because the skills take years to build and are hard to buy in.

Common questions

Is manufacturing a declining industry?

Employment has shifted rather than disappeared — UK manufacturing is now higher-tech and higher-skill, with real shortages of qualified technicians.

Will I work shifts?

Many manufacturing sites run shift patterns, which often carry a pay premium. The advert will say.

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