Recruit an Apprentice
Apprentices are aged 16 or over and combine working with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job.
Apprentices can be new or current employees.
Apprentices are aged 16 or over and combine working with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job.
Apprentices can be new or current employees.
If you are an employer who’s ready to offer an apprenticeship role with your organisation or are considering doing so, then we are ready to help with free advice and guidance.
There are several steps to taking on an apprentice:
Apprenticeships must last for at least a year. They can last up to 5 years depending on the level the apprentice is studying. Your training organisation will work with you in identifying a length of stay that meets the needs of the apprentice.
The current minimum wage rate for an apprentice is £4.81 per hour. This rate applies if the apprentice is under 19, or if they are aged 19 or over and are in their first year. Apprentices must be paid the national minimum wage for their age if they are an apprentice aged 19 or over and have completed your first year.
These rates are for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. The rates change every April.
Year |
23 and over |
21 to 22 |
18 to 20 |
Under 18 |
Apprentice |
April 2022 (current rate) |
£9.50 |
£9.18 |
£6.83 |
£4.81 |
£4.81 |
It’s important to note that these pay rates are minimums only. Most employers will often set their salaries at higher rates depending on their policy, the sector and the role in order to make their apprenticeship opportunities competitive.
It is important to set a realistic living wage that both attracts and retains the apprentice whilst in post. As the employer you may want to, working with Hawk Training, add incremental wage increases aligned to completion of components of the apprenticeship programme that will support motivation of the apprentice over the duration of their programme.
Meet our dedicated programme design team to: