Employ an I.T apprentice in the Wirral

NLTG can help you hire an I.T apprentice in the Wirral

Every business owner is aware of how important it is for organisations to stay up to date with the latest information technology developments. Knowing how ICT-based systems can improve your existing work processes can be a powerful way of increasing your organisation’s overall efficiency and effectiveness. Digital marketing techniques are becoming the norm, and as businesses gain a social media presence it can be hard to compete for client visibility using outdated systems. Simultaneously, a modern approach to marketing and attracting often relies on understanding how to respond to enquiries in a timely manner using online platforms.

By hiring an I.T. apprentice, your Wirral firm can quickly acquire a helping hand in keeping up to date with the modern IT changes that are impacting UK businesses, now more than ever. NLTG supplies I.T. apprentices who are at an intermediate Level 2 or a higher Level 3 to Wirral businesses to assist them in accomplishing exactly this, while boosting their profitability and productivity.

In terms of profitability, it’s often the case that recruiting an I.T. apprentice can have a positive impact on your business bottom line. When it comes to hiring through an apprenticeship program, the recruitment process itself offers a reliable and easy way to save on the costs of advertising vacancies, interviewing and conducting background screening. All NLTG apprentices are deemed fit for your workplace only once they have met our English and Maths criteria, and throughout their employment with your firm, they receive supportive tutoring from NLTG trainers. Once your I.T. apprentice has started working with your firm, they are a source of valuable assistance around the office, and employers are typically able to make up the costs of hiring an apprentice within a very short period of time.

It’s also the case that Wirral businesses are often eligible for an additional £1,000 financial incentive for each I.T. apprentice they recruit. Your apprentice recruit will train at your place of work, meaning that on top of this incentive, your company is gaining a new apprentice employee without the costs of travel. Finally, the costs of training a fresh, keen-to-learn apprentice recruit are frequently covered in part, if not completely, by the government.

Apprentice recruits are additionally, a strategic way to help boost employee motivation and morale within your organisation. Hiring a fresh recruit sends a positive message to your employees that your company is thriving and growing, which can raise organisational commitment. New apprentice hires are, more often than not, very dedicated and loyal to the companies in which they train, and as such are generally to be found with their original employers long after they have attained the qualifications related to their apprenticeships.

Besides Level 2 and 3 I.T. apprentices, NLTG are a provider of apprenticeship programmes for existing employees in Wirral businesses across a range of fields. In most cases, our apprentice recruits will train within your workplace, meaning that your firm is able to skip the time investment and financial expenses associated with travel. We offer apprenticeships in industries including, but not limited to: Business Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Customer Service, Retail, General Manufacturing, Furniture Occupations, Business Improvement Techniques, Glass Occupations, Team Leading and Management, and Warehouse and Logistics.

Apprentices and existing employees often find mutual benefit in working together – In fact, the recruitment of new apprentices is often seen by current staff as a positive sign that your business is thriving and growing. It’s often the case that there are positive impacts on staff morale, engagement and commitment that can have a knock-on effect on individual employee performance. Reducing staff turnover is another benefit your business may enjoy by recruiting a Southport-based I.T. apprentice. As well as accumulating the particular skill needed within your organisation, apprentices are very often shown to remain with a company long after they’ve been trained. A newly-trained recruit is also a surefire way to introduce new attitudes and an enthusiastic dynamic to your existing workforce.

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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 the Wirral area for your current employees

1. Wirral businesses often enjoy the benefits and financial savings associated with hiring a new I.T. apprentice, whilst continuing to enhance and improve the skill sets of their current workforce. NLTG offers workplace training programmes designed to upskill your existing staff, and often this means that your organisation is able to enrol your present employees into an apprenticeship programme.
3. The professional opportunity to train and improve work-related abilities is typically a very welcome one for an organisation’s employees, and one that has been linked repeatedly to enhanced job satisfaction, motivation and individual performance. Whilst training on these programmes, your staff are able to gain nationally recognised qualifications and acquire new, more modern and relevant skills. To find out more about whether your current employees are eligible for on-the-job training as an apprentice, simply visit the NLTG site.

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.