Power your business. Fuel the future.
When you take on an apprentice with JTL, you’re investing in a motivated, work-ready individual training in Electrical Installation or Plumbing & Heating.
Your apprentice learns real skills in our trusted training centres — and develops on-site with you, so you can shape them to fit your business needs.
Grow your team with confidence — and build the next generation of your trade.
Training with JTL
JTL is an established training provider within the Building Services Engineering sector. The apprenticeships we offer have been designed by the sector for the sector. We offer a comprehensive service to ensure that taking on an apprentice with JTL is simple. Our dedicated staff will support you and your apprentice throughout the entire apprenticeship process, ensuring you gain a competent employee who is the right fit for your business.
What are the benefits of taking on an apprentice?
Why are apprentices so important to the industry?
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a work-based, government funded training programme for people aged 16 and over that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Your apprentice will work with you and for you and JTL will provide the practical qualification training.
Why take on an Apprentice?
Invest in fresh talent or upskill existing employees.
Cost effective and improves productivity.
Nurture and pass on your knowledge.
Train somebody with the skills to specifically meet the needs of your business.
What will it cost me?
Training for 16-24-year olds is fully government funded therefore you as the employer will not need to pay for training.
If your apprentice is 25+ then you may be required to pay up to 5% of the total cost for training over the whole duration of their apprenticeship, however this is reviewed on an individual basis, we can assist and advise you as you come on board.
Why take on an apprentice with JTL?
Free recruitment service ensuring you find the right person for your business.
Dedicated training officer who will be assigned to you and your apprentice throughout the whole process.
Trusted, local JTL training centres, cutting-edge facilities and quality training standards.Â
Established for over 30 years with an Ofsted score of Good.
Not for profit organisation, all funds go directly back into the training.
Getting started with a JTL apprentice
Costs and Funding
Trade Up with a JTL apprentice
Hear from some of our existing employers about how they find having a JTL apprentice.
Power your business. Fuel the future.
If you’re ready to grow your team and support new talent, complete our short form and we’ll be in touch to get you started.
Want to Talk?
Please call us on on 0800 085 2308 or fill in our enquiry form if you are interested in taking on an apprentice.
Employers FAQS
Where and when will they train?
You can expect your apprentice to attend college either one day a week or on a block release which could be a 2-3 week block every few months. Working with a local JTL Training Officer you can find out what is offered in your area and what will work best for your business. We work with over 100 colleges throughout England and Wales as well as having 12 of our own dedicated JTL training centres, your dedicated training officer will place your apprentice in the most appropriate facility for their learning.
How long will my apprentice take to qualify?
A JTL apprenticeship can take from 18 months to 4 years depending upon the trade and level you are studying. For example, an electrical apprenticeship takes 4 years to complete however our property maintenance operative apprenticeship can take 18 months.