Manufacturing apprenticeships

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

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Machining Technician Apprenticeship

West End Precision
Bideford · On-site Competitive Employment Closes 17 Aug 2026

Would you like an apprenticeship working for a highly successful, forward thinking Manufacturing company? If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual with an outstanding work ethic, please APPLY TODAY!

Exeter College

Production Apprentice - Manufacturing

Goonvean Group
Paignton · On-site Competitive Employment Closes 15 Aug 2026

The role will supporting daily manufacturing operations. This position involves a variety of tasks including assisting with machinery operation, material handling, quality control, and maintaining a clean and organized factory floor.

Exeter College

Business Administration Apprentice

Goonvean Group
Paignton · On-site Competitive Employment Closes 15 Aug 2026

The role will supporting daily commercial operations. This position involves a variety of tasks including customer service, sales support, order processing and commercial administration.

Exeter College

Assistant Accountant Apprentice

NX Logistics Ltd
Daventry · On-site £300/wk Advanced Level 3 Closes 27 Jul 2026

An exciting opportunity to join NX Logistics as an Apprentice Accounts Assistant, whilst gaining your L3 AAT qualification.

BPP

Bus Electrician

Stagecoach
Ayr · On-site Competitive Salary Other Employment Opportunity Closes 29 Jul 2026

Stagecoach is looking for a hands-on electrical role where your skills power the future of transport.

Movement to Work

Mechanical Apprentice

Stagecoach
Oxford · On-site £12/hr Other Employment Opportunity Closes 29 Jul 2026

This apprenticeship could be the start of something special for those passionate about engineering and wanting to build a career in the transport industry.

Movement to Work

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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