An apprenticeship with Sandwell Council gives you the opportunity to join the largest employer in the borough.
Could you be a future ICT Technician, Customer Service Advisor or Housing Officer? How about a future Director or Chief Executive of Sandwell Council?
Coming soon... from August 2025 we will be advertising apprenticeship vacancies in the following roles. The links to apply will be available below when each vacancy is live.
Customer Service (front facing), Customer Service (back office), Housing Assistant, Admin, HR Support, Adult Social Care, Marketing, Health and Safety
Painting and Decorating, Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and Gas
Horticulture, Farm Worker, Motor Vehicle Technician and Catering
Apprenticeship vacancies with Sandwell Council and Sandwell schools
Site Facilities Apprentice at Crocketts Community Primary School
Achieve: a level 2 Facilities Services Operative qualification
Earn: £14,918 per year
Apply by: 20/08/2025
To provide day-to-day response to the site, staff and students to include - collection of items, delivery of items, litter picking, cleaning, lifting, setting out areas, internal and external works which may include grounds works.
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Apprentice Teaching Assistant at King George V Primary School
Achieve: a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Earn: £13348 per year
Apply by: 20/08/2025
An apprenticeship with King George V Primary School is the perfect way to help you decide what job you may want in the future. The opportunity will provide real work experience at the same time as gaining qualifications.
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Level 3 Data Technician Apprentice
Achieve: a level 3 Data Technician qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 20/08/2025
Are you passionate about problem-solving, numbers, and technology? If so, working at Sandwell Council as a Level 3 Data Technician Apprentice is your gateway into the fast-growing world of data. You will gain hands-on experience and develop the skills, qualities and knowledge required for the role.
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Level 3 ICT Apprentice
Achieve: a level 3 Information Communications Technician qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 20/08/2025
An excellent opportunity to work in the busy ICT Desktop and Adoption team within Sandwell Council as an ICT Apprentice. This opportunity will provide real work experience, at the same time as gaining qualifications, and kickstart your career in ICT.
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Site Facilities Apprentice at King George V Primary School
Achieve a level 2 Facilities Services Operative qualification
Earn: £12955 per year
Apply by: 20/08/2025
To provide day-to-day response to the site, staff and students to include - collection of items, delivery of items, litter picking, cleaning, lifting, setting out areas, internal and external works which may include grounds works.
Apply NOW!
Communications Apprentice
Achieve: a level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 20/08/2025
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, social media, and digital content? Ready to kick-start your career in communications? We’re looking for an apprentice to join our Corporate Communications team and help us share our new story about Sandwell- with our residents, partners, and businesses.
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Horticulture Apprentice
Achieve: a level 2 Horticulture and landscape operative qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
Sandwell Council is offering an exciting opportunity to start your career in horticulture with two distinct placements available: Within cemeteries and crematoria, focusing on sensitive grounds maintenance and grave preparation. Within grounds maintenance operating in parks and supporting the upkeep and improvement of open spaces.
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Apprentice Catering Officer
Achieve: a level 2 Production Chef qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
This is a fantastic opportuity to join Registration Services as an Apprentice Catering Officer, where you'll gain hands-on experience in a respectful, customer-facing environment, supporting catering operations for wakes and events at the Reception Suite and Cafe at Sandwell Valley Crematorium.
Apply NOW!
If you would like help with your application, information about apprenticeships or if you're an employer who is interested in taking on an apprentice please get in touch.
For more information about the application process take a look at this video.
The salaries stated are for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship. After 12 months you will receive National Minimum Wage for your age. Find out more about NMW rates.
Aged 18-25, living independently and want to do an apprenticeship but worried you can't afford to live on an apprentice wage? St Basil's Live and Work scheme can help.