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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland
At ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, we are committed to developing Early Talent and offer a wide range of Apprenticeship opportunities across our organisation. Apprenticeships provide an excellent platform to gain practical, work-based skills while working towards recognised qualifications.
Our Apprentice Programme allows you to begin your career within a global, innovative organisation while contributing to meaningful projects. We offer competitive rates and a clear pathway to long-term career success.
We are currently recruiting Apprentices for our head office in Portobello, Willenhall (WV13 3PW), home to a large manufacturing facility and key business support functions. As a global leader in access solutions, we provide Apprenticeship opportunities in the following areas:
- Engineering – Support improvements to assembly and primary processes, assist with automation initiatives, and apply engineering principles such as Flow, TAKT and Value Analysis to reduce operational costs.
- Quality – Play a key role in enhancing products, processes, and systems with a focus on reducing the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and defective parts.
- Procurement – Develop commercial skills by supporting supplier negotiations to secure cost-effective, high-quality materials that support product performance and profitability.
- Marketing – Contribute to strengthening the ASSA ABLOY brand across digital and social channels, enhancing awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
- Sales – Build the foundation for a future career in sales by developing key business acumen skills and supporting the continued growth of product sales.
- Business Development – Support initiatives that drive strategic growth and new business opportunities.
- IT - Provide an excellent level of 1st line support to end users for any IT related issues as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Customer Services – Manage customer orders and enquiries, ensuring a professional, efficient, and solution-focused service that reflects our commitment to excellence.
- Technical Support / Service - Providing customer-focused technical support across software and hardware access control products, including troubleshooting via phone and helpdesk tickets.
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As an apprentice, you will:
- Learn from experienced colleagues
- Develop role-specific skills
- Earn while you learn
During your apprenticeship, you will be expected to:
- Attend relevant training or college sessions to meet academic requirements
- Manage and prioritise your own daily workload
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
We are looking for individuals who:
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in their chosen field
- Are enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn
- Hold equivalent GCSE Grades 9–4 in Maths and English
- Are self-motivated with strong organisational skills
- Have a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
- Show excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Can work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines


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Our Apprenticeship programmes offer a valuable gateway into a rewarding career with a wide range of experiences and development opportunities.
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We recognise that Early Talent represents the future of our business and can make a significant impact across our teams.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
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