Hire & Train Engineering Staff Without It Eating Into Your Week
We run the recruitment, the paperwork, and the compliance. You sign off candidates and watch your team grow. Eligible training can be up to 100% government-funded, subject to age, levy status and funding limits.
Get a funded plan for your operation
For business owners and hiring/ops managers only. A specialist replies within 1 working day.
We carry the admin. You make the calls on the floor.
Sourcing & screening
Enrolment & compliance
Funding paperwork
New hires get a full standard. Existing staff get a short, focused unit.
No need to put your whole team through a long programme if all you need is one skill fixed fast.
Train new operatives and technicians
12–18 months · ends in End-Point AssessmentUpskill your current workforce, fast
30–140 hours · 1–16 weeks · no EPA requiredFrom first enquiry to a qualified team member, managed end to end
Skills gap review
We identify whether you need a full hire or a fast upskill unit.
Recruitment support
We advertise, screen, and shortlist candidates for you.
Digital onboarding
Paperless enrolment and DWP compliance, fully managed.
Delivery on your terms
Training built around your shift patterns and production schedule.
Up to 100% funded training, plus support for eligible new hires
For eligible apprenticeship starts from 1 August 2026, government funds training and assessment up to the funding-band maximum.
You contribute 5% towards eligible training and assessment. Government funds the remaining 95%, up to the funding-band maximum.
Use your apprenticeship service account. If the balance runs out, eligible apprentices aged 16–24 remain fully funded. For ages 25+, you contribute 25% and government funds 75%, up to the funding-band maximum.
For eligible non-levy employers recruiting a new apprentice aged 16–24. The practical period must start on or after 1 October 2026, and the apprentice must normally have joined you no more than 90 days beforehand. Paid in two instalments through your training provider, subject to continued eligibility.
For eligible apprentices aged 16–18, or aged 19–24 with an EHC plan or qualifying care experience. This is separate from the new £2,000 hiring payment.
A separate payment for eligible foundation apprenticeships, paid in stages subject to retention and progression. The final instalment requires 90 days on a further qualifying apprenticeship, started within six months of completing the foundation apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship units: eligible non-levy employers receive fully funded unit training and assessment up to the unit funding rate, including for learners aged 25+. Different rules apply to full apprenticeships and short units.
Eligible employer incentives can be combined where each scheme's conditions are met. Non-levy status depends on levy liability, not having fewer than 50 staff. We will confirm eligibility and payment conditions before enrolment.
These are England funding rules for eligible starts in 2026–27. Age is assessed at the start of training. Employers remain responsible for wages, normal employment costs and any agreed costs above the funding limit. Earlier starts may follow different rules.
Ready to take this off your plate?
For business owners and hiring managers. One short form, no obligation.
Start Building Your Future Workforce
Complete the form below and our employer partnerships team will contact you within 1 working day to discuss apprenticeship recruitment and funding support.
This form is for employers interested in recruiting apprentices or upskilling existing staff.