- Employer:
- Border Merchant Systems Ltd
- Location:
- Singleton Court Business Park, Wonastow Road West, NP25 5JA, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- 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:
- 22 October 2026
- Closing date:
- 15 October 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7244
This role is not suitable for candidates with an existing IT degree. Border Merchant Systems is part of the Hermitage Innovation Group – a successful business that’s been in existence for 38 years. Border focuses on builders/timber and plumbing merchants and we’re proud that we’re a place where people want to come and work with us and feel motivated and challenged everyday. We also like eating bacon sandwiches and cake!
sarah.cripps@saladskills.co.uk
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Join an established company with an enviable reputation for supplying a market leading business systems solution into builders/timbers/plumbing merchants. Your role will be to assist on a variety of projects including development of new functionality as well as maintain existing systems. You will be exposed to a broad range of technologies and the full product development lifecycle.
This a very exciting time to join us as we move from a traditional server application to a cloud-based solution. You will report to a senior developer who will provide the mentoring and support to help develop your career in software development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that believes in working hard and having fun at the same time.
Responsibilities include (with training and full support): Developing applications, managing support requests, bug tracing and fixing, managing personal tasks unaided when required, monitoring scheduled processes, and maintaining a relaxed but professional relationship with colleagues.
Additional information
Benefits
In addition to your formal Apprenticeship, we may also train you in:
Progress 4GL
Java
PostGres
Docker
Other web technologies and tools
Requirements
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work flexibly in a changing work environment,
- Accuracy
- Previous development experience in any language an advantage
- Logical mind and good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on several complex tasks at one time.
- A real enthusiasm for software development (you do it in your spare time!) and good interpersonal skills
- Display a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Sensible, works well as a team, but equally well on own
- Working to changing deadlines and requirements
- Ability to treat colleagues and visitors with respect
- The commitment to complete the Apprenticeship programme
- To use initiative and take responsibility for daily decision making
- To have an innovative approach to problem solving
Qualifications
• GCSE (or equivalent) English – Grade A*–C / Level 2 (required)
• GCSE IT or related subject (desirable)
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Catapwlt
- Training provider course:
- Apprenticeship Level 4 – Software Developer
About the employer
Border Merchant Systems LtdSingleton Court Business Park, Wonastow Road West, NP25 5JA, 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 shortlisted you will be contacted by our Apprenticeship specialists, Salad Skills, by phone. If successful you will be invited to a friendly group assessment session at Borders, with a max of 8 candidates. If unsuccessful after this stage you will receive personalised feedback with your strengths and tips to improve your chances at future interviews/assessments.
How to apply
Email the address below to apply for this vacancy
This role is not suitable for candidates with an existing IT degree. Border Merchant Systems is part of the Hermitage Innovation Group – a successful business that’s been in existence for 38 years. Border focuses on builders/timber and plumbing merchants and we’re proud that we’re a place where people want to come and work with us and feel motivated and challenged everyday. We also like eating bacon sandwiches and cake!