We work with a large network of employers and are regularly recruiting for a range of Apprenticeship vacancies for businesses large and small.

If you’re keen, committed and ready for work, then there may be a vacancy for you! Apply below.

For more information about any of our vacancies, please contact our Apprenticeship Team on apprenticeships@nelsongroup.ac.uk.

Support Worker Apprentice


Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
Employer: Bridge Centre North West
Location: Adelaide House, 1 Adelaide St, Accrington BB5 2BE

To provide support to service users who attend the Bridge Centre NWL in line with the organisation’s aim to provide a high quality, reliable support service tailored to suit each of our service users individual support plans and care plans, and to promote independence, choice and autonomy.

Level 3 Machining Technician


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Bright Engineering

As an apprentice Machining engineer at Bright Engineering, you will work towards becoming a fully skilled CNC machinist/programmer and employment with a world-class company upon completion of your apprenticeship.  You will learn all there is to know about CNC turning and milling. By the end of your apprenticeship you will be able ...

Engineering Machining Technician Level 3 Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Bright Engineering
Location: Nelson

As an apprentice Machining engineer at Bright Engineering, you will work towards becoming a fully skilled CNC machinist/programmer and employment with a world-class company upon completion of your apprenticeship.  You will learn all there is to know about CNC turning and milling.

By the end of your apprenticeship you wil...

Production Chef Apprentice


Sector: Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Employer: Crow Wood Leisure
Location: Burnley

Working in a busy AA rosette kitchen, you will be preparing and cooking dishes while training to be a full-time chef. You will oversee food supplies in refrigerators and storerooms, clean and serve food when necessary.

Engineering Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: ELE Advanced Technologies

As an apprentice Mechatronics Maintenance technician at ELE Advanced Technologies, you will work towards becoming a fully skilled Maintenance Engineer and employment with a world-class company upon completion of your apprenticeship.

The job entails, learning how to maintain and provide support to the CNC machinery throughout ...

Trainee Finance Assistant Apprentice


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: Euro Energy Group
Location: Accrington

Level 3 Electrical Engineering Fitter


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Five Landis
Location: Keighley

The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on mechanical fitting, pipe fitting, both mechanical and
electrical assembly, PLC and Part Programming and the inspection and commissioning of our diverse range
of grinding machines in the following departments:

  • Front Line Fitting
  • Pipe Fitting

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Fitter


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Five Landis
Location: Keighley

The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on fitting and assembly for our diverse range of
grinding machines in the following departments:

  • Front Line Fitting
  • Pipe Fitting
  • Unit Fitting

Apprentices will complete 12 months of technical training College, followed by th...

Level 3 CNC Machinist (Machining Technician)


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Five Landis
Location: Keighley

The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on the manufacturing of components for our diverse
range of grinding machines in the following Machine Shop departments:

  • CNC Turning & Milling
  • Heavy Machining
  • Parts Inspection

Apprentices will complete 12 months of tech...

Fitting and Assembly Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Fives Landis LTD
Location: Keighley

Apprentices will complete 12 months of technical training College, followed by three years of vocational training at Fives Landis. Other training opportunities will also be available to support the apprenticeship training programme, including IOSH - Working Safely, Abrasive Wheels and Slinging and Lifting.

Mechanical and Electrical Assembly Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Fives Landis LTD
Location: Keighley

The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on mechanical fitting, pipe fitting, both mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC and Part Programming and the inspection and commissioning of our diverse range of grinding machines.

CNC Machinist apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Fives Landis LTD
Location: Keighley

Apprentices will complete 12 months of technical training at College, followed by three years of vocational training at Fives Landis. Other training opportunities will also be available to support the apprenticeship training programme, including IOSH - Working Safely, Abrasive Wheels and Slinging and Lifting.

Apprentice Engineer Technician - Toolmaker


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Fort Vale
Location: Burnley

As an apprentice toolmaker you will be trained to produce precision tools and work-holding devices.  During your apprenticeship you will learn how to manufacture and assemble new tooling and how to re-furbish worn tooling.

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Fort Vale
Location: Burnley

As an apprentice mechanical engineer, you will work towards becoming a skilled CNC machinist. During your apprenticeship you will be involved in highly skilled, complex, and precision work. To help you develop your overall skill set, you will experience all our machining areas and will spend time in our assembly and inspection departme...

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Fort Vale
Location: Burnley

As an apprentice mechatronic technician, you will be trained in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. During your apprenticeship you will work with our skilled maintenance team to make sure that our plant and machinery perform efficiently so that the factory can achieve its production targets regarding safety, quality, delive...

Welding/Fabrication Engineer Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Fort Vale
Location: Burnley

As an apprentice welder and fabricator you will be trained in all aspects of welding and fabrication.

Business Administration Apprenticeship


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: Giant Leap Nursery
Location: Burnley

Main Duties:

  • To provide the admin support to the nursery ensuring that the highest level of service is provided to the customer at all times, whilst supporting the business.
  • To attend college on a regular basis gaining knowledge and understanding needed to complete the apprenticeship and undertake any relev...

Level 2 Finance Apprentice


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: La-Z-Boy Manufacturing
Location: Colne

Assisting in the day-to-day finance operation.

Level 2 Customer Service Apprentice


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: La-Z-Boy Manufacturing
Location: Colne

Assisting in the day-to-day customer service operation.

Engineering Technician Level 3 (Machinist)


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Merc Aerospace
Location: Barrowford

Merc Aerospace is a world-class precision engineering company with over forty years’ proven expertise in serving the aerospace, defence, petro-chemical and energy industries. Based in Pendle in Lancashire we have built a team of highly skilled engineers and associated staff who produce precision parts and assemblies of exceptiona...

Aerospace Engineering CNC Machining Technician Level 3 Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Merc Aerospace Limited
Location: Barrowford

Nelson & Colne College are currently recruiting on behalf of our key Engineering customer Merc Aerospace Ltd for 3 x Engineering Machinist apprentices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a world-class company training to become a fully skilled Mechanical Engineer/CNC Machinist upon completion of your apprenticesh...

Engineering Technician Level 3 (Machinist)


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: NR Engineering
Location: Colne

NR Engineering are looking to train and develop apprentice Engineers. You will learn all aspects of CNC turning, milling and grinding from receiving a drawing, creating  programs, preparing tooling ,setting and running the CNC machines to a high standard and be solely responsible for completing components from start to finish. You...

Level 3 Engineering Technician


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: NR Engineering
Location: Colne

You will train and learn to:

  • Carry out the inspection function in accordance with the NR (Engineering) Limited Quality procedures. 
  • Report any faulty inspection equipment.
  • Ensure that production / inspection drawings and the control plans are the correct issue.
  • Ch...

Level 3 Engineering Machining Technician


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: NR Engineering
Location: Colne

Your L3 Engineering Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard apprenticeship will include spending a number of weeks in each section of manufacturing including CNC turning, Milling, Drawings/Design and Grinding.

You will change department every 12 weeks (4 machining departments in total) also including CAD drawing opportun...

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: PDS (CNC) Engineering
Location: Nelson

This amazing apprenticeship, within a family run business, will train you to become a multiskilled maintenance engineer, within the engineering industry, teaching you how to diagnose and fix machinery within a manufacturing environment. Flexible approach to daily tasks, if it needs doing do it.

Office Administration Support Apprentice


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: PDS (CNC) Engineering
Location: Nelson

This great apprenticeship, within a family run business, will train you in Office Administration Support teaching you to provide administrative, secretarial and assist production planning and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment.

Level 3 Sales and Project Apprentice Administrator


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: Protec Fire and Security Group Ltd
Location: Nelson

Protec are recruiting for an apprentice to work across both the Sales and Projects departments, especially applicable for facilitating the smooth transition of information from the Sales side to the Project delivery element of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the different aspects for both departments and yo...

HR and Payroll Apprentice


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: Protec Fire and Security Group Ltd
Location: Nelson

Protec are recruiting for an apprentice to work within the HR & Payroll department. The role is based around being a team player who has a flexible attitude and is willing to get the job done. Your main responsibility is to provide administrative support to the HR and Payroll teams.

Apprentice Engineer


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: Protec Fire Detection PLC
Location: Nelson

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and develop new and existing skills. We have positions available if you have achieved a minimum grade of 4 in maths, english and science or have a 1-year Foundation BTEC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Engineering.

If you are already on your engineering journe...

Mechanical Fitter Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: SACO
Location: Burnley
Closing Date: September

Setting of Transfer Presses to prepare the machines before production, perform test runs, and, if necessary, adjust and make minor repairs to the machinery or tooling before and during operation.

Mechatronics Engineer Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: SACO
Location: Burnley
Closing Date: September

Assist with and perform installation and maintenance tasks in order to ensure the effective operation of various electrical and mechanical equipment.

Repairing or maintaining, all electrical and mechanical equipment within or around the SACO buildings.

Completing pre-scheduled preventative maintenance.

Mechatronics Engineer Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: SACO
Location: Burnley
Closing Date: September

Assist with and perform installation and maintenance tasks in order to ensure the effective operation of various electrical and mechanical equipment.

Repairing or maintaining, all electrical and mechanical equipment within or around the SACO buildings.

Completing pre-scheduled preventative maintenance.

Toolmaker Apprentice


Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Employer: SACO
Location: Burnley
Closing Date: September

The use of specialised manufacturing machinery, to manufacture precision tooling for both single and multi-stage operation machines.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: Surteco UK
Location: Burnley

The office administrator post will be a varied role across different areas within the office, including Finance, production planning, goods inwards, despatch and sales administration.  Therefore, there will be the chance to pick up a varied amount of knowledge and skills within the business.

Ideal candidates for the role...

Production Chef Apprentice


Sector: Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Employer: Trawden Arms
Location: Trawden

  • Helping set up the kitchen for service
  • Prepping starters and desserts in service
  • Helping the chefs produce great pub grub and extra special specials
  • Ensuring we follow all relevant guidelines set out in sfbb guide
  • Checking fridge and freezer temps and ensure food are stored correctly<...

Level 3 XLRC Business Administration Apprentice


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: XLRC Vehicle Management
Location: Colne

Do you know someone looking to kick start a career in the automotive/finance sector? Our Business Administration Apprentice position may be for you!

Based full time at our offices in Albert Road, Colne, the successful candidate’s duties will include but not be limited to:

✔️Working with the pricing te...

Level 2 Accounts Administrator Apprentice


Sector: Business, Administration and Law
Employer: XLRC Vehicle Management
Location: Colne

About the role:
To provide direct support to the Head of the Finance Administration department: processing invoices, customer documents, purchase ledger control and maintaining the integrity of the accounting information. You will be responsible for running accurate management accounts, aged debt and credit reports and supplying...

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