Engineering Apprenticeships
19 hours ago
Start Your Career with a Gen2 Engineering Apprenticeship
Looking to kickstart your future with an Apprenticeship? Gen2 offers an exciting range of Engineering & Manufacturing Apprenticeships across Cumbria, giving you the chance to earn while you learn, gain valuable hands-on experience, and build a career with some of the region's leading employers.
Apprenticeships Available:
At Gen2 we offer apprenticeships covering a wide variety of trades, including:
- Engineering Mechanical Including: Engineering Operatives, Engineering Maintenance Technician, Technical support, and Engineering Fitter
- Engineering Electrical Including: Engineering Operatives, Engineering Maintenance Technician, Technical Support Control and Instrumentation, Electrical / Mechanical and Engineering Fitter
- Design Technician: Including both Mechanical and Electrical Design
- Welding and Fabrication: Including General Welding, Metal fabrication, or Pipefitter
- Civil and Highway Engineering
- Manufacturing Operatives: Including Machining, Lean and Science Process Operatives
Unsure on what route you want to take? You don't need to decide now — just apply and choose the trades that interest you most during the application process.
Apprenticeship Duration
The duration of our apprenticeships varies between 18 and 42 months, depending on the standard being followed, with additional time allocated for the End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Where will I train?
Depending on the specific vacancy you apply for you could be based in one of our Gen2 Skills Centres for the first part of your apprenticeship or work with an employer from day one and attend Gen2 training sessions one day per week at one of our centres in:
- Workington
- Carlisle
- Furness
Plus, a Gen2 assessor will visit your workplace to check your progress and support your development.
How to Apply - Gen2 Apprenticeship Process:
Gen2 acts as a bridge between you and top local employers. Here's how the process works:
Apply Online
Submit your application via our website. You can choose as many or as few trades as you like.Application Feedback
Our recruitment team will review your application. If improvements are needed, we'll set your application back to 'pending' and email you with helpful tips to strengthen it — don't worry, this is part of the process and helps you make the best possible impression. Once you have made amendments as advised, send it back to us for a further check.Selection Process
Once your application is processed and ready for employers, keep an eye on your email inbox— you'll be among the first to be notified about new apprenticeship opportunities. If you're interested and think a role is a good fit for you, let us know and we'll send your application to the employer. They'll review it and decide who to invite to the next stage of their hiring process.Employer Interviews
You may be contacted directly by Gen2 or an employer at any point between now and September 2026 — so apply early and give yourself the best chance
Why Apply Early?
Applying early increases your chances of being matched with more employers, giving you the best opportunity to secure an apprenticeship that suits your interests and goals.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, our friendly Recruitment Team is here to help. Just email [email protected] and we'll be happy to support you through the process.
Your future in engineering starts here. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting, hands-on career with Gen2
Qualifications
Each employer will set their own minimum criteria in line with the requirements for the apprenticeship standard. Generally, most will be looking for candidates to have a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C) in Maths and English. Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C).
Benefits
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