Spirax Sarco Ltd employ over a 1000 people in Cheltenham across a range of Engineering and Supply Chain disciplines. We require highly skilled people to enable our business to develop and grow and to service our varied customer base. We look to a number of avenues to maintain and develop these skills but one of the best ways of doing this is through our structured apprenticeship scheme.
Spirax Sarco has recruited, trained and employed apprentices for decades in Cheltenham and continues to do so. A number of former apprentices have gone on to some very senior and important roles within the business, highlighting the importance and value that Spirax Sarco place on these types of training programmes.
An Advanced Apprenticeship is a great way to stay in education, gain valuable work experience and learn new skills, whilst getting paid at the same time.
What Apprenticeships are available?
We currently offer 2 apprenticeship pathways, both leading to a Level 3 NVQ qualification:
- Advanced Craft: aimed at gaining practical experience of producing parts and products, using a variety of methods and equipment
- Advanced Technician: includes theoretical and practical tasks covering all aspects of our business and then focused towards a specific engineering role
What does the Apprenticeship involve?
Each pathway involves a combination of study with our learning provider and on site experience undertaking various work placements, which will become more challenging as your knowledge and competency increases.
What happens on completion of the Apprenticeship?
If you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you will likely be offered a position with Spirax Sarco. Support for further education may also be considered, which is an option already taken up by many of our current apprentices.
What are the minimum entry requirements?
- 5 GCSEs at 4-9 or above (or equivalent), to include Maths, English & Science
- Demonstrable hobbies/interests outside of school which show a genuine interest in engineering
- A recent job or relevant work experience would be beneficial
We will start to take applications for our September 2023 intake prior to Christmas. More information can be found on our Early Careers web page: https://spiraxlife.com/early-careers/
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what some of our existing apprentices have to say about the programme:
“The Apprenticeship has given me the basis to build my career, with the opportunity to develop in all areas if I took the initiative. The core of the Apprenticeship gave me key engineering skills, but through networking and opportunities, I have found myself involved in projects across the company. I have been involved in continuous improvement, sustainability, travelling and management. I am happy I chose to do an Apprenticeship and would recommend it to others looking to build a range of experience and connections while earning.”
“The apprenticeship scheme here at Spirax Sarco creates opportunities for growth and development in a wide variety of engineering disciplines. My time with the company has been rewarding and educational and has not only allowed me to develop my career but develop as a person too. I look forward to my future with the company”
“The apprenticeship scheme has provided a large number of opportunities that have allowed me to develop pathways through the business and outline the different career prospects I would like to undertake at the end of it. The scheme has also contributed to my personal development, playing a large role in the maturity and professionalism I show today.”
“Completing an apprenticeship with Spirax Sarco has allowed me to gain valuable knowledge and experience not only in engineering but in all aspects of the business. The scheme has benefited my professional development greatly and I look forward to my future career with the company.”
C2S Apprenticeship Jobs Board
In addition, for future Apprenticeship opportunities with this outstanding organisation in the UK, keep an eye on the C2S Apprenticeship Jobs Board: https://www.circle2success.com/members/app-opps/
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We are also delighted to welcome Spirax Sarco as sponsors C2S Connections. They are very keen to support young people and the next generation of talent so we are delighted to welcome them as sponsors to this event. Book Your Place Here.
