- Employer:
- Kingspan Group
- Location:
- Wentloog Corporate Park, Wentloog Road, CF3 2ER, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- £26,436.80 per annum
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Catapwlt
- Level:
- Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4 and 5)
- Sector:
- Digital Technology
- Pathway:
- Software Developer
- Possible start date:
- 29 September 2026
- Closing date:
- 18 September 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7170
About the apprenticeship
Duties
· Assist with the design, development and testing of simple digital tools, scripts and applications.
· Learn to write clear, maintainable and secure code, ideally using Python or similar languages.
· Support the improvement of tools and processes through testing, feedback and iteration.
· Document requirements, changes, testing outcomes and user guidance clearly.
Applied AI and Automation
· Support the development and testing of practical AI enabled tools and workflow automations.
· Help identify business processes where automation or AI could reduce manual effort or improve access to information.
· Learn how prompts, structured information and internal data sources affect the quality of AI outputs.
· Gather user feedback and help translate it into improvement actions.
Integration, Data and Security
· Learn how business systems connect through APIs, data flows and integration patterns.
Additional information
Technical Skills
· Interest in software development, AI, automation or digital problem solving.
· Willingness to learn coding, ideally Python or another relevant language.
· Basic understanding of IT systems, data and Microsoft 365 tools.
· Awareness of cyber security, data protection and responsible technology use.
Experience and Background
· Suitable for an apprentice, early career candidate or internal applicant with strong technical curiosity.
· Evidence of learning, personal projects, coursework, work experience or practical problem solving is welcome.
· Previous experience in IT, data, software, manufacturing or business improvement is helpful but not essential.
Requirements
Skills
· Basic coding experience through education, work, online learning or personal projects.
· Awareness of APIs, databases, Power BI, automation tools or cloud platforms.
· Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or similar tools responsibly.
· Interest in manufacturing, construction, supply chain or operational improvement.
· Awareness of Agile ways of working
Qualifications
GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade A*-C / Level 2:
GCSE (or equivalent) in an IT subject:
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Catapwlt
- Training provider course:
- Apprenticeship Level 4 – Software Development
About the employer
Kingspan GroupWentloog Corporate Park, Wentloog Road, CF3 2ER, United Kingdom
Disability confident
No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
If successful, you will initially be invited to assessment at Catapwlt (via Teams to confirm eligibility – please have available proof of ID and any relevant certificates. You will be sent an application via Catapwlt Smart Assessor Digital Platform and it is a mandatory requirement to attend our Apprenticeship Awareness Session.
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