Employ an I.T Apprentice in Oldham

Hire an I.T apprentice or train current employees in Oldham

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Oldham

NLTG can help you hire an I.T Apprentice in Oldham

More than a quarter of a million employers in UK and Ireland are currently reaping the efficiency and bottom-line benefits of hiring apprentices . If you’re looking to make hiring decisions that will pay off over the long-term, it may be time to find out why hiring an apprentice is such an increasingly popular recruitment strategy! Whether you’re running a large or small business, if you’re looking to hire an IT apprentice in Oldham , NLTG has the answer. Our IT apprentices in Oldham are motivated and committed employees who can help you. All our apprentices have graduated from secondary school, and looking to pursue either Level 2 or 3 IT qualifications at a national level. This means that your organisation will welcome an ambitious and dedicated employee who is able to assist straight away with daily, IT-related tasks. By the end of their training, our IT apprentices are often able to contribute in a considerably more meaningful way. As they gain experience, they are able to help speed up your organisational workflow by taking over the full preparation of documents, printing, sending emails, and more.

At NLTG, our Oldham employers find that hiring an IT apprentice rather than an outside candidate is often an effective way to keep hiring costs sustainable . This is helped considerably by the fact that every apprentice aged 16-18 that your Oldham firm takes on, will come with £1,000 from the government (payable in two instalments). Apprentices also train and work in your premises, saving you the hassle of calculating travel and transport costs. As well as this, government funding is widely available to help organisations recoup some of the training costs for their new hires. As our apprentice employer case studies show, when it comes to hiring an IT apprentice, the benefits clearly outweigh the costs – in very little time!

In today’s world of fast-paced innovation, it can sometimes seem as though technology is changing faster every day. Many businesses feel as though they are constantly investing in training for their employees to learn new software and systems. One of the key advantages of hiring an IT apprentice is that the younger generation have grown up surrounded by technology in a digital age. To these loyal and dedicated learners, becoming adept in new tech often takes a very short while. It’s yet another crucial strategic advantage that apprentice employers in the UK find game-changing!

Keen to take on more than one apprentice? NLTG is proud to be able to provide your Oldham company with eager apprentices so that you can fill skills gaps in the areas of Furniture Occupations, Catering and Hospitality, General Manufacturing, Customer Service, Business Administration, Business Improvement Techniques, Glass Occupations, Retail, Warehouse and Logistics, and Team Leading and Management. If you would like to get started right away, just raise a vacancy on the NLTG site, and we will help you hire an IT apprentice in Oldham who is perfect for the job.

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To raise a vacancy call our team on 01254 300779 or click the button below to fill out a quick enquiry form. Our team will then arrange to come out and guide you through the process.

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NLTG provide training in the Oldham area for your current employees

Effective talent management involves much more than just hiring. To remain competitive and agile in the 21st century, it’s critical to upskill your existing workforce. Employee development plays so many crucial roles for companies worldwide, from allowing firms to offer new services to saving on recruitment costs. NLTG Is helping businesses source talent internally and invest in their teams by helping Oldham companies upskill their employees through an Apprenticeship programme. Just like when you hire an IT apprentice in Oldham, upskilling your employees will take place in your offices – no need for time away from the office or unnecessary transport costs for getting there.

At NLTG, we’ve put together tips and information if you’re looking to upskill your employees through an NLTG Apprenticeship pathway. Just pop over to our NLTG website and get your team upskilling this quarter!

Frequently Asked Questions

How will employing an apprentice benefit my company?

Employing an Apprentice can bring numerous benefits to your business including:

• increased productivity.

• increased employee satisfaction.

• increased loyalty and commitment.

• reduced staff turnover.

  • Apprentices will be trained to understand how your industry works, helping to ensure your future workforce is exactly the way you want it to be. They can generate new ideas and creativity to expand your business and are a cost-effective way of achieving a return on investment.

What training do I need to provide?

You will need to train a new apprentice in their job role and provide them with a mentor, as you would with any new member of staff.  The apprentice however, may need a little more support, especially if they have not worked in your industry before or are learning a new role.

We will visit your premises every 4 to 6 weeks to help with the training and guide your apprentice through their programme.

How much does it cost to employ an apprentice?

Apprentices are employees of your company and you are responsible for paying your apprentice’s wage.  You must pay at least the Apprenticeship minimum wage and can find out more by clicking here.  The Apprenticeship minimum wage relates to apprentices aged 16 to 18, or aged 19 and above in the first year of their Apprenticeship.

For apprentices aged under 25, you may not need to pay National Insurance contributions during their training.  Find out more by clicking here.

What days and hours do apprentices work?

Apprentices are employees of your company, with the same rights and responsibilities as any other employee.

As such, you will decide the days and hours you would like apprentices to work (which must be at least 30 hours per week), their rest breaks and paid holiday entitlement etc, in line with Employment Law and the Working Hours Directive.

If you employ an apprentice aged under 18, the law states that they must not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.  They are also entitled to paid holidays and rest breaks of at least 30 minutes if their shift lasts more than four and half hours.

How are disciplinary procedures handled?

They are handled like any other employee’s, but NLTG are on hand to provide help and support if you feel it is necessary.

What funding and grants are available?

If your apprentice is aged:

• 16-18; or

• 19-24 and is a care leaver or has a Local Authority Education, Health & Care Plan

… you’ll receive a £1,000 incentive payment for each apprentice.

Payments will be made in two equal instalments; the first once the apprentice has been on programme for 3 months and the second after the apprentice has been on programme for 12 months.  (It may take up to 9 weeks after the incentive payment dates for funds to be processed and transferred).

Grants may also be available but the availability and requirements for these change on a regular basis so you are best speaking to us for up-to-date information.

Depending upon the size of your company, different funding arrangements are in place for Apprenticeship training.  For full details, please click here.

What is the recruitment process / how do I raise a vacancy?

Once you’re happy you know all you need to know about recruiting an Apprentice, you’ll need to raise an Apprenticeship vacancy with us. You can do this by contacting our Employer Engagement Team (email: eet@nltg.co.uk , tel: 01254 300779) or by clicking the ‘Have a Question’ tab to the right and completing the online enquiry form. Once we have all the vacancy details we’ll publish it on our website and other partner’s websites to attract applicants.

We also offer a free 16-18 year old Recruitment Service.  We’ll look at all our current 16-18 year old applicants seeking the type of job you have advertised and check if they meet your requirements. We’ll give you a call with any applicant details and see if you would like to interview them.  If so, we’ll contact the applicant on your behalf to advise them of interview details. We’ll give you a call after interview to gain feedback and see if you would like to employ the applicant. If yes, we’ll inform the applicant of their start date, if not we’ll inform the applicant they were unsuccessful and repeat the process until you find the right candidate.

Don’t forget if you have any exiting employees, including graduates, who you wish to train through an Apprenticeship, simply contact our Employer Engagement Team.

What is required of me?

If you employ an apprentice or choose to up-skill your workforce via Apprenticeships, there are some things you need to have in place. NLTG will support you through this process, with advice on the specific requirements, such as Health & Safety.

To find out more, please download our Employer Handbook.

As an employer you will need to ensure your apprentices:

• are employed in a real job that gives them the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they need to pass their assessment.
• are paid at least the minimum wage and have a contract of employment.
• work towards an approved Apprenticeship Standard.  Their training must last at least 12 months.
• are paid for time spent training or studying for their Apprenticeship, whether at work or at a training provider.
• have the same conditions as other employees working at similar grades or in similar roles. This includes: paid holidays; sick pay; any benefits you offer such as childcare voucher schemes; any support you offer such as coaching or mentoring.

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