At The HEX Group, we’re passionate about our young learners, which is why we continuously find new ways to make our six programmes exciting, dynamic and relevant to today’s fast-paced world of work. 

Each year, we recruit apprentices from local schools and colleges in the area surrounding The HEX Group headquarters in Hixon, Staffordshire. 

Our recruitment size allows us to give our apprentices the time and care needed, ensuring they have all the guidance required to excel in their chosen pathway. 

Since we launched our fully-accredited Apprenticeship Programme in 2010, we have recruited over 170 apprentices. We are proud to have offered all graduates a full-time role within The HEX Group divisions.

This reflects the value we place on our apprentices. We see the enormous potential they bring to our business and continue to develop our programme year-on-year to create the best possible learning environment.

 

Is our apprenticeship programme right for you?

Across The HEX Group divisions, we service a vast range of industries, including automotive, agricultural, interiors, aerospace, utilities and construction. We even make products for the garden lifestyle sector. 

You can expect an exciting and varied career at The HEX Group, learning cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and using the very latest technology to learn core engineering skills.

Every year we expand the opportunities available across many disciplines, reflecting our commitment to delivering even further routes for young people starting their career.

The HEX Group Apprenticeship Open Evening 

 Meet our apprenticeship management team and explore our award-winning facilities during our Open Evening on the 27th February 2025, 17:30 - 19:30. 

Chat to our current apprentices, as they take our visitors through their experiences of The HEX Group apprenticeship, explain what their courses entail and share insight into the additional benefits of choosing The HEX Group as the kick-start for their career. 

Hosted at our main facility, The HEX Group, Church Lane, Hixon, ST18 0PS, this is a great opportunity to get a feel for what life is like at The HEX Group.

Interested in joining us?  

Our apprenticeships

Welding (Level 2)
• Learn about one of the key skills in manufacturing and for the future – welding
• Discover techniques and learn how to weld for a number of applications
• Upon completion of this course, you are guaranteed a job at the end
• 14-month course
• Spend time at Stafford College honing in your skills, then utilise these in a real-world environment at Alpha Manufacturing
• Starting salary of £14,000
• Grade 4 or above required in maths and English preferred
Engineering Technician (Level 3)
• Dynamic course letting you get involved in the key parts of engineering
• Focus on a chosen key area you would like to specialise in, working with Alpha Manufacturing or Bri-Stor Systems
• Opportunities to specialise in everything from prototyping, electrical fitting, programming, punch and laser operations and much more
• 36-month course
• Combined theory and hands-on learning, gradually increasing in placement learning across The HEX Group
• Starting salary of £14,000
• Four GSCE passes (or equivalent) at grade 4 or higher in appropriate subjects, including maths and English, required
• Or a BTC Level 2 in Engineering required
Graphics and Signage (Level 3)
• Learn the ins and outs of signage, branding and graphics application
• Put the theory you learn to the test within the HEX Graphics team
• Gain experience working with vehicles and other applications
• 24-month course
• Remote learning, based at HEX Graphics workshop, gaining hands-on experience
• Starting salary of £14,000
• Four GSCE passes (or equivalent) at grade 4 or higher in appropriate subjects, including maths and English, required
Business Administration (Level 3)
• Develop a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviour that can be applied in all business sectors
• Gain skills in various administrative tasks, including project management, managing databases and handling correspondence
• Work alongside central business functions, including Sales and our Marketing team, to deliver results
• 18-month course
• Starting salary £14,000
• Four GSCE passes (or equivalent) at grade 4 or higher in appropriate subjects, including maths and English, required
Engineering Degree
• Build invaluable engineering skills alongside our experts, whilst studying towards a fully-sponsored degree
• Support in bringing design programmes into manufacture
• Develop your skills in advanced manufacturing techniques and project management skills
• 48-month course
• Starting salary £14,000
• Four GSCE passes (or equivalent) at grade 4 or higher in appropriate subjects, including maths and English, required
 

Frequently asked questions

Is there an age limit for applicants to the apprenticeship Scheme?
Typically, applicants onto our apprenticeship Scheme are aged between 16 and 18, but you can apply for an apprenticeship after this age. You must be 16 by the time you start the apprenticeship in September.
What are the minimum qualifications I need?
You need to have achieved a Level 4 GCSE in Mathematics, English and a Science to take up your place in September.
I’m concerned about getting to The JCB Academy in Rocester – can you help?
One of the great benefits of joining The HEX Group Apprenticeship Programme is that we are the only Scheme in the area that has negotiated an arrangement with JCB Academy to use the school bus service. This is a chargeable service, but gives you complete peace of mind and takes out the stress of transport.
I’ve got questions that aren’t answered here, what should I do?
We want to guide you through this process with as much support as possible so please send an email to william.davies-hill@thehexgroup.co.uk and Will can make an appointment to chat to you.

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