We are one of the largest employers in Sheffield and offer a range of benefits to our employees, including career pathways, flexible working options and a generous annual leave scheme. We are an inclusive employer and champion equality and diversity within our workforce and in our apprenticeship programme.
An apprenticeship is a great way to kick start your career with us. You'll:
- work alongside experienced employees
- gain real work experience in your chosen field
- be paid an apprentice wage while you are learning
All training and qualifications are paid for and, on successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be well placed to go on to gain employment with us.
Wide range of apprenticeships
We offer a wide range of apprenticeships in professions including:
- Customer Services
- Data Analysts
- Business Administration
- Plumbing
- Electricians
- Plastering
- Housing Officer
- IT Specialist
- Horticulture
- Accountancy
- and much more
Apprenticeship wage at Level 2 and 3
Apprentices work towards a professional qualification while gaining valuable work experience and being paid. We value our apprentices and this is reflected in the pay we offer.
| Apprenticeship year | What you will get paid |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Apprentice rate of Sheffield Council Living Wage (17% higher than the apprentice national minimum wage) |
| Year 2 | Sheffield Council Living Wage appropriate for the apprentice's age |
Additional benefits:
- the cost of the apprenticeship and required qualification
- £28 travel costs per month
- £100 clothing allowance
- mentor support
- NUS Extra Card
- extensive training package
- £400 bonus on successful completion of probationary period
- peer support through our Sheffield Council Apprentice Network
Higher Apprenticeship wage at level 4 to 7
Higher apprentices work towards an academic qualification while gaining valuable work experience and being paid.
| Apprenticeship level | What you will get paid |
|---|---|
| Level 4 to 6 | Sheffield Council Living Wage appropriate for apprentice's age |
| Level 7 | Paid in line with the Sheffield Council Graduate rate of pay |
Additional benefits:
- payment of apprenticeship qualification and college fees
- NUS Extra Card
- recognised qualification by end of Apprenticeship
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday entitlement for a full time Apprentice, plus 8 days Bank Holidays
- mentor and buddy, Peer Support Network and Equality, Inclusion and Carers’ Networks
- flexible working
- SCC discounts as available to all employees
Which route is best for you
Apply directly for an apprenticeship
You can apply directly for an apprenticeship with us. Our apprenticeship vacancies are advertised on our website and at our recruitment fairs.
Some vacancies will not be advertised at our Recruitment Fairs, so keep checking the jobs section on a regular basis.
The process is the same for any applicant applying for a job with us. You will complete an application form and, if shortlisted, you will be invited in for an interview.
Recruitment fairs
Recruitment Fairs are for anyone interested in finding our more about our apprenticeships. Come along and browse our stalls, listen to our apprentices tell their stories and find out more about working for us. Our recruiting managers and some of our current apprentices will be present to help you decide if an apprenticeship is right for you.
If you want to become a trainee with us you should attend one of our Recruitment Fairs.
They are held twice a year in February and July. Bookings are available from November for the February Recruitment Fair and May for the July Recruitment Fair.
Traineeship route
Most of our apprentices start out as trainees. You can find out more about beginning a traineeship by coming along to one of our recruitment fairs.
Our traineeship provides young people aged 16 to 24 with the skills and experience to prepare them for successfully gaining an apprenticeship.
The traineeship programme has a 92% success rate in helping trainees move on to an apprenticeship.
The programme includes:
- work preparation training such as completing application forms, interview skills and interpersonal skills
- boosting motivation, confidence and the ability to demonstrate potential to an employer
- high quality, insightful work experience of at least 6 weeks
- guaranteed interview for the apprentice posts on offer
As long as the learner is eligible, traineeships are free to undertake and will not affect receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support or Lone Parent benefits. Those who are eligible can also access a Learner Bursary or Learner Support Funding. A travel allowance is paid to all trainees while attending this programme.