Apprenticeships at FUCHS

At FUCHS, we believe that our apprentices are the future, so we invest in theirs.

In addition to studying to complete an apprenticeship qualification, our apprentices are also given a structured 12-month in-house training plan as well as the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals to aid in their development here at FUCHS.

We have introduced apprentices into various areas of the company, such as Marketing, HR, IT, Production, and Scientific roles. Apprenticeships can start at a variety of Levels, from earning a Level 2 qualification up to Level 5, but we do not stop there. We believe in rewarding hard work and effort from all of our team and will continue to educate them as much as we can.

Hear what some of our apprentices have to say about studying with FUCHS;

Apprentices

TYLER WALCHESTER | APPRENTICE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Tyler joined FUCHS UK in November 2024 and as an Apprentice Technical Specialist and is currently completing his Level 4 Technical Engineering course.

"My role as a technical specialist engineer includes answering technical enquires, joins teams calls to discuss problems, I have performed air leak surveys, and monitoring a bearing test rig for future problems that may occur. My apprenticeship course includes Level 4 mechanical principles and Level 4 Engineering Design. Both are these are very interesting with intent to expand my learning and qualifications.

My experience at FUCHS UK has been amazing everyone is so kind and helpful, I am quickly gaining knowledge from the people I work with and building relationships with the teams that surround the company.

I would recommend a FUCHS UK apprenticeship as you're constantly having hands on knowledge, FUCHS allow individuals to develop specific skills while working aside industry experts. The day-to-day life here not only accelerates career growth but also provides mentorship and exposure to the real-world challenges."

RONNIE SCREEN | APPRENTICE BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS

Ronnie joined FUCHS UK in July 2026 as an Apprentice Business Intelligence & Analytics, and is currently completing his Level 4 Artificial Intelligence and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship whilst working alongside the IT department.

“My experience as a Business Intelligence & Analytics Apprentice at FUCHS has been extremely rewarding. Since starting my apprenticeship, I have had the opportunity to work with data from across the business and turn it into meaningful insights that help teams make informed decisions. I've been involved in creating dashboards, reports, automated processes, and business applications that improve efficiency and support day-to-day operations.

One of the things I've enjoyed most is the variety of work. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn, whether that's analysing data, developing solutions to business problems, or working with different departments to understand their needs. Being trusted to work on real projects has helped me develop valuable technical skills, as well as confidence in communicating and collaborating with others.

I would highly recommend the apprenticeship programme at FUCHS because it offers a great balance between learning and hands-on experience. The support from colleagues and managers has been exceptional, and there is always encouragement to take on new challenges and continue developing. The opportunity to apply what I learn in my studies directly to real business situations has accelerated my growth both professionally and personally.

For anyone considering an apprenticeship, FUCHS provides an excellent environment to learn, gain practical experience, and build a successful career. The apprenticeship has given me the chance to work with data, create solutions that make a real difference to the business, and develop skills that will benefit me throughout my career.”

OLIVER MANLEY | APPRENTICE LEAN MANUFACTURING OPERATIVE

Oliver joined FUCHS UK in September 2024 and as an Apprentice Production Operative and is completing a Lean Manufacturing Level 2 qualification. Oliver works in our PJ Plant helping out the team.

"I am a production operator for the PJ plant where I blend and fill different grades and types of white oils and petroleum jelly. I am currently taking a course that will leave me with a Level 2 in Lean Manufacturing over the span of 12 months. My experience at FUCHS as a young apprentice has been extremely positive and welcoming. I have adapted to the area that I have been placed in. I would recommend an apprenticeship at FUCHS because I feel that the working environment is friendly and makes you feel like you belong at the company and that you can learn from your co-workers."

RYAN PUREWAL | APPRENTICE PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR

Ryan joined FUCHS UK in November 2024 as Apprentice Product Compliance Administrator. Ryan has started his Level 4 Regulatory Compliace Officer whilst supporting and working in the R&D Department.

“My name is Ryan Purewal, I joined Fuchs in November 2024 as an Apprentice Product Compliance Administrator. I partake in many activities with the overall aim being to ensure our customers receive correct information regarding the products we sell and aid them when required, while following the relevant regulations and rules. This is done so that the customer has up to date and relevant information and that they are safe.

I oversee, monitor and compile data, respond to customer queries and engage in discussions with multiple departments such as the Marketing and Sales team. In addition to my work, I am pursuing a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer qualification, hoping to exceed expectations in this area and aim to further increase my knowledge about my job and Fuchs.

My experience so far has been amazing, in terms of my role I have gained a massive amount of knowledge and understanding, as well as some useful constructive criticism to further establish what I need to improve on and overall keep me pushing to succeed and exceed.

I would highly recommend an apprenticeship at Fuchs, this is because not only the education is high quality, but also because my colleagues are understanding, motivating and outgoing. I feel like an asset to the company, while on the way to feel like a useful member of the company.”