Location: Leicester (LE4)
Salary: £7.55 per hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
Qualification: Level 3 IT Solutions / ICT Apprenticeship
Eligibility Requirements (please read before applying):
To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent).
- Not already hold an ICT-related qualification at Level 3 or higher.
- Not have extensive experience in an IT-related role.
If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be progressed.
Are you passionate about technology, AI, and digital transformation? We’re offering an exciting IT Solutions Apprenticeship in Leicester (LE4), where you’ll gain hands-on experience contributing to real-world projects across AI, automation, web development, business intelligence, and operational tools.
You’ll join a small, innovative team working on live systems that impact thousands of customers, while completing your Level 3 IT Solutions Apprenticeship and gaining structured mentorship and training.
Key Responsibilities
As an IT Solutions Apprentice, you’ll learn to:
- Build AI agents and intelligent automation systems.
- Enhance customer-facing platforms with modern web technologies, including e-commerce and user experience optimization.
- Develop dashboards and real-time analytics for performance reporting.
- Design operational efficiency tools for warehouse and logistics workflows.
- Create digital marketing workflows, SEO tools, and social media automation platforms.
- Build automated financial and procurement systems for cost optimization.
- Implement monitoring, security, and compliance systems.
- Develop chatbots, virtual assistants, and automated workflows using modern platforms.
Essential Skills & Requirements
- Programming knowledge in at least one language (Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, or similar).
- Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
- Interest in AI, automation, and digital technologies.
- Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts.
- Passion for continuous learning and technology trends.
Highly Desirable Skills
- AI/ML experience (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot).
- Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Vue/Angular).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
- Data analysis and visualization experience (Excel, Power BI).
- Version control knowledge (Git).
- Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Personal Qualities
- Innovative and creative thinking.
- Team collaboration in small, dynamic teams.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn rapidly.
- Initiative and self-motivation.
- Interest in how technology drives business value.
What You’ll Learn & Develop
- Hands-on experience in AI, automation, web development, and business intelligence.
- Agile project management practices.
- Technical and problem-solving skills across real-world systems.
- Professional communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Structured learning path from foundational to advanced projects with mentorship.
Career Progression
- Clear pathway from apprentice → junior developer → specialist roles.
- Exposure to full-stack development, data analytics, AI, and operational technologies.
- Leadership opportunities, project ownership, and mentoring future apprentices.
Working Environment & Benefits
- Access to modern technology, tools, and platforms.
- Balance of structured learning and practical project experience.
- Collaborative, innovation-focused team culture with direct access to leadership.
- Opportunity to work on projects that directly impact thousands of customers.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you drive with access to your own car?
- Why are you looking for a career in the IT sector?
- What experience do you have in IT so far?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sterling ICT
