Our apprenticeship programmes work with local colleges to bring through the next generation of skilled mechanical, electrical, metal fabrication, upholstery and skill trades. With our invaluable years of experience and knowledge, we believe we can pass on vital skills, traditional craftsmanship and hands-on experience for future generations. We’ve had many apprentices through our Yorkshire factory at levels 2, 3 and 4, with some progressing in multiple successive apprenticeships.
Alongside our apprenticeships, we also offer work experience and placements for college students both at our Yorkshire factory and hubs. This invaluable experience allows students to gain knowledge and insight into various parts of the industry with hands-on practice in marketing and design, shop floor, engineering, planning and sales. We can support students with experience that suits their specific interests and career aspirations.
“This is a really good opportunity for me, I am really enjoying my time here, every day I learn something new and have been made to feel very accepted within the Flexiform team – getting hands on experience is such a different experience to just reading about it.”
– Kerrigan Mitchell, Maintenance Apprentice
In addition to college apprenticeships, we also run Level 5 adult apprenticeships, with our factory leader currently working through an Operational Management apprenticeship. As a long-term employee, this apprenticeship allows an 80%-20% split of practical work and on-the-job learning and dedicated time for online workshops, self-teaching, and assignments. A final assessment provides a Level 5 qualification.
This form of adult learning is a fantastic way to support our staff to develop their skills and gain invaluable knowledge, while fitting around their personal lives and work. Our adult apprenticeships form part of our wider training programme.
If you’d like more information, contact our HR department at careers@flexiform.co.uk.
