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Apprenticeships
Whether you’re at the beginning of your career journey, or looking to take a new direction from the path you’re currently on, ODS apprenticeship programmes are open to all. As an apprentice with us, you’ll do a real job - so you can gain essential workplace experience, continue learning, and earn a wage too!
Sharing our values
Many of our apprenticeships have no minimum entry requirements. We’re looking for apprentices who are willing to learn and share our values.
ODS has high standards when it comes to delivering services, so we would need you to be keen to learn, and take personal responsibility, as well as being self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
In return, we will offer you a generous benefits package and you’ll be welcomed into friendly and supportive teams that will help you put your new-found skills into practice!
Apprentice benefits
Competitive pay.
Once your induction is complete, you’ll have paid time off until your course starts with just weekly check-ins with your manager.
Travel subsistence for buses.
29 days leave a year raising to 33 after five years.
Excellent pension provision.
Apprentice network events.
Retail discounts.
Highly reduced gym membership.
Summary of apprenticeships with ODS in 2025
Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician Level 3
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and domestic heating technicians can find themselves working inside or outside a property. By the end of this apprenticeship the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as EngTech and to obtain a CSCS card
Salary: £14,566.11 year 1, ranging to £ 24584 in year 4 (or National Minimum Wage for age group)
Entry requirements:
Applicants are required to have grade A*- C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English GCSE, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.
Level 3 takes up to 48 months studying with Abingdon & Witney College, Bicester Campus
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Horticulture Apprentice Level 2
Horticulture operatives Apprentice will learn to create and maintain horticultural spaces. This will include planting and maintenance activities, frequently working outdoors year-round and in all weathers, and at heights when pruning taller plants and hedges. You will work in ODS Group Parks & Open Spaces in keeping with good horticultural practice, with a particular emphasis on quality of work. You will learn to use and maintain a full range of horticultural equipment.
Salary: £ 14566.11
Entry requirements: Applicants are likely to have 4 GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.
Level 2 takes 10 months with Abingdon & Witney College. (Mixture of Abingdon and Common Leys Farm Campus)
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Business Administration Level 3.
The Business Administration Apprentice will deliver effective, high quality administrative support and customer service (to both internal and external customers) to the support the company’s Corporate Services functions. Assist in providing first line support to employees and managers by phone and by email for HR, L&D and Management information (MI). You will answer enquiries and provide basic guidance in accordance with policies and processes. Help ensure that data and personal records are kept up to date, accurate and confidential, supporting all functions by taking notes at meetings, creating reports for colleagues and managers.
Salary: £ 14654 year 1, ranging to £ 17,144 year 2.
Entry requirements: Applicants are required to have grade A*- C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English GCSE, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.
Level 3 takes 18 months with Abingdon & Witney College.
Read the full job description here
Please note we'll be closing applications on 16 June 2025.
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If a full time apprenticeship doesn’t work for you, or there may be barriers to you completing an apprenticeship, contact us to discuss your options. You can reach us by emailing odsapprenticeships@odsgroup.co.uk or you can write to us at L&D Team, Oxford Direct Services, Marsh Road, Oxford, OX4 2HH