AddressApprentice Innovations Engineer, SOCOTEC, North West England, £22,308 per annum
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities.
We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.
The successful candidate will be working for the recently formed Innovations team. The team is responsible for identifying innovative processes and new technologies to create improved efficiencies across a range of business sectors. You will be enrolled onto an apprenticeship programme as a software developer to build the necessary skills to develop into a full time Innovation Projects Engineer.
This opportunity is a great way to begin your journey with SOCOTEC by gaining real-life work experience while you study for a nationally recognised qualification. We'll support you at every stage throughout your apprenticeship, providing you with the opportunity to learn new skills and get stuck in with some exciting projects across the UK.
Some of the core activities include:
- Creating Apps and improving system automation using Microsoft 365 products
- Develop products using readily available low cost technologies such as Raspberry Pi’s, ESP8266 processors and Arduino systems
- Operating 3D printers
- Soldering circuits and wiring sets
- Prototyping and testing of new products and software
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a passion for software development
- Have a willingness to learn
- Have the ability to work as part of a team and to use your own initiative
- Be self-motivated
- General software experience with basic knowledge of programming
- Knowledge of Excel VB Macros would be advantageous
- Have grade 4/C in Maths and English GCSE or functional skills equivalent
In return, we offer a competitive salary, and all the benefits of working for a dynamic and growing organisation including generous holidays, company pension and discounts on high street shopping.
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
SOCOTEC is an equal opportunities employer.
