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Apprenticeships in Bristol
Bristol mixes engineering with offices. Among the employers we have researched, Rolls-Royce has Level 3 technician roles here, while banks, professional services firms and tech companies offer office-based apprenticeships.
The short answer
We've researched 5 employers with apprenticeships in Bristol, including Rolls-Royce, Amazon UK and Lloyds Banking Group. There were 6,080 apprenticeship starts in the West of England, 2024/25. This page is a guide to who trains apprentices here, not a list of current jobs.
Key figures
- Apprenticeship starts in the West of England, 2024/25 (up from 5,750 in 2023/24)
- 6,080
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
- Higher (Level 4 and above) starts in the West of England, 2024/25, up from 2,140
- 2,580
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
- Advanced (Level 3) starts in the West of England, 2024/25
- 2,470
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
Employers with apprenticeships in Bristol
These are employers we've researched and confirmed have apprentices in Bristol. Open a profile for their programmes, pay, entry requirements and a link to their official careers site.
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Rolls-Royce
Bristol is one of the sites for its Level 3 technician apprenticeships, among 11 UK locations.
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Amazon UK
Bristol is one of the cities with Amazon corporate offices where apprentices may be based.
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Lloyds Banking Group
Bristol is one of the offices where its apprentices work.
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PwC UK
Its entry level programmes for school and college leavers run in Bristol.
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BT Group
Bristol was one of 11 cities where its September 2024 apprentice roles were based.
How apprenticeships work in Bristol
Bristol is in England, so England's apprenticeship rules apply. Our guide to apprenticeships in england explains who can apply, the levels and pay.
The National Careers Service gives free careers advice in Bristol, and the official GOV.UK apprenticeship service covers England.
What an apprentice wage is worth in Bristol
On the apprentice minimum wage of £8.00 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you'd earn £15,600 a year. After Income Tax and National Insurance, that's about £1,229 a month.
The average one-bedroom rent in Bristol was £1,230 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. That's more than take-home pay on the minimum wage, so renting a one-bedroom home on your own wouldn't work. Sharing usually costs less, and many employers pay more than the minimum.
We don't have an official young person's fare for Bristol. Check Travelwest (opens in a new tab).
Try your own pay, age and whether you live at home in our pay calculator.
Looking for current vacancies?
We don't list job vacancies or take applications, because they change daily and the employer is always the most up-to-date source. Each profile above links to the employer's official careers site, where you can see what's open and apply.
Apprenticeships in Bristol: your questions
How many apprenticeships are there in Bristol?
Department for Education figures for the West of England, which includes Bristol, show 6,080 apprenticeship starts in 2024/25, up from 5,750 the year before.
Which companies offer apprenticeships in Bristol?
Among the employers we've researched: Rolls-Royce, Amazon, Lloyds Banking Group, PwC and BT have apprenticeships in Bristol.
Are there engineering apprenticeships in Bristol?
Yes. Bristol is one of the sites for Rolls-Royce Level 3 technician apprenticeships. Our engineering and manufacturing page explains what to compare.
Are higher apprenticeships popular in Bristol?
In the West of England, more people started apprenticeships at Level 4 and above (2,580) than at Level 3 (2,470) in 2024/25. Our levels guide explains them.
Can you live on an apprentice wage in Bristol?
On the apprentice minimum wage of £8.00 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you'd earn £15,600 a year. After Income Tax and National Insurance, that's about £1,229 a month. The average one-bedroom rent in Bristol was £1,230 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. That's more than take-home pay on the minimum wage, so renting a one-bedroom home on your own wouldn't work. Sharing usually costs less, and many employers pay more than the minimum.