Optimum Skills Limited

Optimum Skills Limited Optimum Skills are a leading North East training and apprenticeship provider Providing excellence in everything we do.

We provide a full apprenticeship service to both employers and learners, with qualifications including business admin, bricklaying, customer service, joinery, management, roofing, manufacturing and warehousing. Our team delivers high-quality training aiming to get people work-ready with employability routeways. We offer fully flexible programmes to ensure that learners and businesses have the righ

t skills programmes established to meet the requirements of industry and the learner. Contact us today to find out how our services can benefit you.

All of our offices and hubs will be closed on Monday 31st August, for the Summer Bank Holiday. We will be back to work o...
28/08/2026

All of our offices and hubs will be closed on Monday 31st August, for the Summer Bank Holiday. We will be back to work on Tuesday 1st September! 🐝

For enquiries, please email [email protected] 📩

Could your business give ONE young person an opportunity? 👷We’re looking for construction businesses across the North Ea...
27/08/2026

Could your business give ONE young person an opportunity? 👷

We’re looking for construction businesses across the North East that can offer a young person work experience, with the potential to progress into an apprenticeship.

It’s an opportunity for them to gain real experience, learn from people already in the industry and show you what they can do.

And for your business? You could discover someone with the attitude and potential to become a valuable part of your team.

We’re looking for opportunities across:
🧱 Bricklaying
🪚 Joinery
🚧 Groundworks
🔧 Plumbing
🏠 Roofing
and more!

One opportunity could be the start of someone’s entire career.
Could it start with your business?

📩 Send us a message to find out how you can get involved.

96.4% of learners who took part in our recent learner surveys agree that feedback from our tutors helped improve their u...
25/08/2026

96.4% of learners who took part in our recent learner surveys agree that feedback from our tutors helped improve their understanding of their programme!

Our tutors provide clear, constructive feedback to help learners understand their progress, recognise where they can improve and know what they need to do to continue developing and growing.

Finding the right people takes time, money and resources, so why not let us help?Optimum Skills can provide businesses w...
25/08/2026

Finding the right people takes time, money and resources, so why not let us help?

Optimum Skills can provide businesses with free recruitment support through fully funded training, helping you connect with candidates who have received work-ready training and relevant qualifications.

✅ We source candidates
✅ We provide training
✅ We support them to become work-ready
✅ You get access to potential new employees
💷 All with no recruitment fee

If you're recruiting now or planning to grow your team, get in touch and see how we could make the process easier.

📩 Message us today to find out how you can access free recruitment support for your business.

Build your customer service skills in just ONE week!Want to feel more confident dealing with customers and build skills ...
24/08/2026

Build your customer service skills in just ONE week!

Want to feel more confident dealing with customers and build skills that can help you gain employment?

Join our Customer Service course in Gateshead and learn the basics you need to get started.

🙋 Build your confidence
💬 Develop your communication skills
⭐ Learn the basics of great customer service
📈 Gain useful skills for the workplace

📍 Gateshead
📅 Starts 1st September - one week

Ready to build your skills?

📲 Enquire now to find out more and secure your place.

This course is funded by The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

Not sure what your next step looks like? There’s more than one way to start your career. Whether you see yourself…📱 Crea...
24/08/2026

Not sure what your next step looks like? There’s more than one way to start your career.

Whether you see yourself…

📱 Creating content or working in marketing
💻 Building a career in business or customer service
🧱 Learning a skilled construction trade
🔧 Getting hands-on in plumbing or property maintenance
📦 Working in warehousing or manufacturing

There could be an apprenticeship route for you.

You’ll learn the skills for your chosen career, gain a recognised qualification and get real experience, all while earning a wage.

You don’t need to have everything figured out yet; we are here to help! Drop us a message to start exploring your apprenticeship options.

University isn't the only way to build a great career. 🎓❌Ready to get earning and learning? 🙌With an apprenticeship, you...
21/08/2026

University isn't the only way to build a great career. 🎓❌

Ready to get earning and learning? 🙌

With an apprenticeship, you can:
💸 Earn a wage
🎓 Gain recognised qualifications
💼 Get real workplace experience
🌟 Build skills for your future

We have apprenticeship opportunities across a range of industries, and your next step could be closer than you think.

Send us a message to find out more about becoming an apprentice with Optimum Skills. 📱💬

20/08/2026

We've done it again, asking the team a question, then replacing it, but they don't know 🤭

Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! 🎉📚Whatever your results are, remember to be proud of how far y...
20/08/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! 🎉📚

Whatever your results are, remember to be proud of how far you've come and everything you've achieved along the way! 😊

Wondering what your next step could be? We have amazing apprenticeship opportunities available across a wide range of sectors, helping you earn, learn and kick-start your career. ✨

Drop us a message to find out more!

A huge thank you to Bowmer + Kirkland Ltd for their generous donation of materials from the Vita project in Newcastle to...
19/08/2026

A huge thank you to Bowmer + Kirkland Ltd for their generous donation of materials from the Vita project in Newcastle to Optimum Skills.

These materials will be put to great use, giving our learners access to real-world resources that help make their training as practical, relevant and industry-focused as possible.

Support like this makes a genuine difference. By working closely with employers and giving learners access to the right materials, environments and experiences, we can help them build the practical skills, confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in the construction industry.

Address

Unit 23, Parsons Court, Welbury Way
Newton Aycliffe
DL56ZE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

01325 311832

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