Apprenticeship

Getting an apprenticeship can give you paid experience of the world of work while you complete the qualifications you need. There are lots of apprenticeships available in Cardiff. You can search for apprenticeships online, visit employers websites, ask around in your local area or check the apprenticeships page right here on 'What's Next?'.

Apprentice - Water Engineer

Recruiting an Apprentice Water Engineer to assist with design assessments, modelling reviews, and inspections of water and wastewater networks. The role includes studying towards a Civil Engineering degree while supporting high service standards and business growth.

Apprentice - Customer Services (Retail)

During this 12–24 month apprenticeship, you’ll gain varied customer service experience across brands, building knowledge of industry processes and BUUK operations. We seek an enthusiastic, dedicated individual eager to learn, develop key business skills, and launch their career.

Network Infrastructure Planning Apprentice

Support management of interfaces with external projects, keeping delivery teams informed of changes. Help maintain action trackers to ensure timely procedural documentation, and attend site visits to observe works, gather photographic evidence, and engage local teams for feedback.

Train Planning Apprentice

Support service alterations by preparing timetable bids to accommodate engineering works and events. Assist in creating and updating rolling stock and traincrew diagrams using specialist planning software, ensuring efficient fleet use and full compliance with industry and union regulations.

Apprentice Construction Plant Maintenance Technician

Our 27-month apprenticeship develops skills to become a Construction Plant Machinery Technician with excellent career prospects. Gain hands-on experience in an evolving industry and, on successful completion, secure a permanent role with one of the sector’s leading equipment rental providers.

CORPORATE APPRENTICE (LEVEL 2) - (H&SC ADULTS) DAY SERVICE SUPPORT WORKER

Our Complex Needs Service seeks a Corporate Apprentice Day Service Support Worker (Level 2) at our Day Service Centre in Tremorfa. You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them access meaningful community activities and achieve their identified outcomes.

Event Planning and Delivery Apprentice

The role supports planning and coordination of Special Events across Transport for Wales. You’ll assist with event and customer information plans, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, and post-event reviews to ensure safe, efficient, customer-focused rail services.

Customer Operations Apprentice Transport for Wales

The Customer Operations Apprentice will undertake a two-year defined programme, blending formal learning and practical experience which will contribute to the development of Customer Operations projects throughout Wales.

Trainee Production Technician

Manage chemical and consumable stock via SAP, controlling budgets. Supervise contractors on maintenance work, ensuring Health & Safety, BMS compliance, and quality. Liaise with ME&I teams and network staff to coordinate shutdowns, maintain operations, and support business needs.

Finance Apprentice

Our Finance Apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in a supportive team. You’ll maintain accurate accounts while studying for a professional qualification, developing skills in reporting, financial analysis, audits, and understanding how finance supports customers and communities.

Trainee Sewerage Operator

Your role as a Trainee Sewerage Operator will require you to deal with our initial customer response to sewerage incidents across the business area. You will be required to undertake all tasks associated with delivering excellent customer service to all customers.

Quantity Surveyor Apprentice - Level 4

Applicants must be 21 or over. As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you’ll gain practical experience in construction project commercial management, supporting cost control, profitability, and risk management while developing skills in measurement, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.

Apprentice Customer Service

At BUUK Infrastructure, we aim to lead the UK to net zero. We offer a supportive environment and seek a Customer Services (Retail) Apprentice to help earn customer loyalty and drive growth through consistently excellent service.

Lift Engineer Apprentice, Repairs - Cardiff

At OTIS, Engineer Apprentices gain hands-on and classroom training to achieve NVQ Level 3. Fully supported, you’ll become a Service Lift Engineer, managing a route, performing service visits, repairs, diagnosing issues, and keeping customers informed.

Lift Engineer Apprentice

At OTIS, Lift Engineer Apprentices gain hands-on and classroom training to achieve an NVQ Level 3. Supported throughout, you’ll install new lifts, manage installations, and work on construction sites across multiple locations as projects progress.

Technical Apprenticeships in Quantity Surveying - Welsh Apprenticeship Alliance (WAA) led recruitment for multiple Employers across Wales – Level 4

As an Apprentice, you will complete an apprenticeship combining academic and work-based learning. Gain experience through on-the-job and academic training, follow mentor guidance, and attend WAA Masterclasses and Workshops to develop your skills and knowledge.

Technical Apprenticeships in Civil Engineering - Welsh Apprenticeship Alliance (WAA) led recruitment for multiple Employers across Wales – Level 3

As an Apprentice, you will complete an apprenticeship combining academic study and work-based learning. Gain experience through on-the-job and academic training, follow mentor guidance, and attend WAA Masterclasses and workshops to support your development.

Engineering Apprentice Poeton Industries

Handle and process customer components safely and accurately, maintaining quality, traceability and cleanliness. Follow drawings, job cards and specifications, inspect work throughout production, operate equipment safely, use MRP systems correctly and complete all documentation to required standards

Apprenticeship & Education Event

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Engineering Apprentice 7 STEEL UK

Interested in earning while you learn? Consider an Engineering Apprenticeship with one of the UK’s largest steel producers. You’ll gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to become a skilled Mechanical or Electrical Craftsperson.

Apprentice chef

Support kitchen operations through food preparation, cleaning and dishwashing. Maintain high hygiene standards, manage stock and storage, keep work areas safe and organised, and assist chefs with basic meal preparation and other kitchen tasks as required.

Trainee Legal Support Assistant - Property Litigation

Provide administrative and legal support to fee earners, managing emails, calls and files. Duties include opening, progressing and closing matters, AML checks, preparing documents, ordering searches, updating reports, and working collaboratively with LSAs to support wider teams.

Legal Administrator - Property

Duties - Processing of post Photocopying Scanning Ad hoc admin tasks for the department. Working within the property department floor. Mainly New Build. With experience, progression within the firm is achievable.

Apprentice

Earn as you learn, travel the world, and make friends for life as an Army soldier. Train, gain industry-recognised apprenticeships, earn around £26,334 a year, and challenge yourself while reaching your full potential.

Accounts Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship) - Cardiff- September 2026

Are you a driven and ambitious individual looking to kickstart your career in accounting and finance? At MHA, we’re not just offering you a job; we’re inviting you to embark on a transformative journey where your skills will flourish, and your aspirations will be nurtured.

Apprenticeship Scheme

We are proud to support the Welsh Apprenticeships Programme, giving apprentices opportunities to develop work-related skills, gain recognised qualifications and valuable experience, while contributing to our organisation and helping deliver high-quality services to communities across Wales.

Female Apprentice Engineer

We want to inspire more women to explore engineering careers. As we work towards net zero by 2050, female engineers help customers feel comfortable at home. Not a typical engineer? Perfect—this isn’t a typical energy company or job.

Apprentices

Our apprenticeships have been designed to give you the best possible start to your career. You’ll earn while you learn, and gain qualifications along the way, too.

Apprenticeships. A Genius Decision.

Make a genius decision and get ahead in your career with an apprenticeship. Whether you're finding your way in the world of work or taking steps towards a career change, an apprenticeship could be for you.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Apprenticeship Scheme

We’re proud to be part of the Welsh Apprenticeships Programme, offering apprentices the chance to develop skills, gain experience, and achieve a qualification while playing a key role in delivering vital services to our communities.

Apprenticeships at Buttercups

Buttercups offers a supportive environment to help you achieve your Level 2 and 3 qualifications, working closely with training providers to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

Find An Apprenticeship - GOV.wales

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Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeships

Browse apprenticeship programmes at Cardiff and Vale College.

Apprentice, Trainee & Graduate Opportunities

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Teaching Assistant - Cardiff West Community High School

Grade 4 Teaching Assistant required at Cardiff West CHS. Excellent communication and IT skills essential. Provide individual and small-group support for learners with Additional Learning Needs across mainstream and behaviour classes. Youth work or mentoring experience welcomed.

Teaching Assistant - Red Rose School

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll support teachers and students in delivering engaging lessons across subjects and age groups. You’ll help plan and prepare sessions, providing tailored one-to-one or group support to meet individual learning needs.

The BUUK Graduate Programme provides a development framework, leading to a fulfilling and exciting career.

Our graduate schemes offer opportunities in Engineering, Finance, Commercial, IT and Sales. Lasting up to three years, they include rotations across departments and businesses, enabling graduates to contribute to impactful projects transforming utilities infrastructure.