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Apprenticeships in Sheffield
Sheffield mixes heavy engineering with office jobs. Among the employers we've researched, Sheffield Forgemasters trains apprentices in steel manufacturing, while Aviva, BT and the council offer office-based routes.
The short answer
We've researched 5 employers with apprenticeships in Sheffield, including Sheffield Forgemasters, Aviva and BT Group. There were 8,860 apprenticeship starts in South Yorkshire, 2024/25. This page is a guide to who trains apprentices here, not a list of current jobs.
Key figures
- Apprenticeship starts in South Yorkshire, 2024/25 (up from 8,370 in 2023/24)
- 8,860
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
- Advanced (Level 3) starts in South Yorkshire, 2024/25
- 4,030
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
- Higher (Level 4 and above) starts in South Yorkshire, 2024/25, up from 2,740
- 3,190
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
Employers with apprenticeships in Sheffield
These are employers we've researched and confirmed have apprentices in Sheffield. Open a profile for their programmes, pay, entry requirements and a link to their official careers site.
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Sheffield Forgemasters
Takes on an annual intake of apprentices in production, technical, maintenance and office roles, and reports over 90% apprentice retention.
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Aviva
Its financial crime apprenticeships are based in Sheffield, and its risk and compliance apprenticeships include Sheffield, starting on £26,700.
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BT Group
Sheffield was one of 11 cities where its September 2024 apprentice roles were based.
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Sheffield City Council
Offers apprenticeships in nine areas, from data analytics and IT to housing, horticulture and libraries.
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Arm
Arm offers Level 4 to Level 6 apprenticeships in Sheffield, in areas like software engineering and data analytics.
How apprenticeships work in Sheffield
Sheffield 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 Sheffield, and the official GOV.UK apprenticeship service covers England.
What an apprentice wage is worth in Sheffield
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 Sheffield was £693 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. Paying that would leave you about £536 a month for everything else.
Bus travel for an 18 to 21 year old costs about £78 a month. Two £1.80 single journeys every working day with a Zoom Beyond 18-21 pass (£1.70 on some operators).
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 Sheffield: your questions
How many apprenticeships are there in Sheffield?
Department for Education figures for South Yorkshire, which includes Sheffield, show 8,860 apprenticeship starts in 2024/25, up from 8,370 the year before.
Which companies offer apprenticeships in Sheffield?
Among the employers we've researched: Sheffield Forgemasters, Aviva, BT, Sheffield City Council and Arm have apprenticeships in Sheffield.
Are there engineering apprenticeships in Sheffield?
Yes. Sheffield Forgemasters trains apprentices in production, technical and maintenance roles, including machining in its Aegis training facility. Our guide to researching engineering apprenticeships explains what to compare.
Are higher apprenticeships growing in Sheffield?
In South Yorkshire, starts at Level 4 and above rose from 2,740 in 2023/24 to 3,190 in 2024/25. Our higher apprenticeships guide explains them.
Can you live on an apprentice wage in Sheffield?
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 Sheffield was £693 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. Paying that would leave you about £536 a month for everything else.