NWTC have been training apprentices for over 48 years. Some times through the year we have learners who have been on a full time course in Plumbing, Electrical and Engineering.  These learners have gained valuable experience and may be more suitable to some employers looking to take on apprenctices. These learners already have the basic skills and are enthusiastic and ready for employment as an apprentice with your company. 

Taking on an apprentice can be a boost to your company, injecting new life and skills into your business. Because most of the training takes place at work, an apprentice will learn how your company works and will develop the specific skills that you need, meaning they can make an early contribution to your operations. Taking on one of our part-trained apprentices means your apprentice will join you already having some skills, so you won’t have to start at the beginning when training them.

Apprentices are the workforce of the future. Without the opportunity to train, would you be where you are today? By offering an apprenticeship you’re giving a young person a future in skilled employment, and helping to build your business for the coming years.

If you take on a apprentice under 19 years old, you won’t have to pay towards the cost of their training as this is funded by the Government. If you take on a 19+ apprentice you will be expected to contribute towards the cost of their training.

The minimum wage that you must pay your apprentice is £2.65 per hour, minimum 35 hours per week, but the most attractive apprenticeships tend to attract the best candidates, so you may want to make your offer a little more competitive.

Is there any Funding Support?  Yes depending on criteria.  Please contact our Recruitment Team to enquire.

We provide a comprehensive free of charge recruitment service to help find you the right apprentice for your business.

1.       Call us on 0151 523 0808 and let us know you are considering employing an apprentice, or alternatively fill in the form below including your contact number.

2.       You will be contacted by our recruitment officer to find out more about your vacancy and what you require from your apprentice.

3.       We will provide you with details of our most suitable candidates (all of whom will have been pre-interviewed and tested).

4.       We will arrange any interviews you wish to undertake, or can arrange a trial period.

5.       You decide if you would like to employ the apprentice, but are under no obligation to do so.