AI Engineer Apprentice

QA Apprenticeships; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology apprenticeship provider in Wakefield is seeking an AI Engineer Apprentice to contribute to innovative projects while gaining a Level 6 qualification. Candidates should possess foundational skills in AI and Machine Learning, along with familiarity with Python and relevant frameworks. This role offers hands-on experience in applied AI and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Experience with leading clients

Mentorship from professionals

Flexible working environment

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Solid technical foundation in AI and Machine Learning.
• Graduate or undergraduate in Computer Science, AI, or Data Science.
• Experience in relevant projects as a self-taught AI/ML practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and testing of AI-driven solutions.
• Conduct applied research into LLMs and speech technologies.
• Translate user needs into technical experiments.

Skills

Strong foundation in AI / ML

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with LLM APIs

Understanding of agentic AI frameworks

A passionate motivated and driven person

Education

A-levels in related subjects

Level 4 or 5 apprenticeship in a technical subject

International Baccalaureate at Level 3

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

About UYR :

As a leading supplier of technology-driven marketing solutions we partner with some of the UKs biggest names across retail and hospitality sectors. We are committed to delivering innovative end-to-end print solutions that empower big brands. As we expand our capabilities in artificial intelligence we are seeking a forward-thinking AI Engineer Apprentice to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while gaining a formal qualification through a government-approved apprenticeship programme.

About the role :

You will study part-time towards the AI Level 6 qualification while working on live projects. Were looking for someone with a solid technical foundation in AI and Machine Learning whether gained through academic study self-learning or hands-on experience who is ready to apply their skills in a dynamic real-world environment.

Youll be involved in strategic areas of applied AI including :

• Agentic AI for process optimisation
• Research and prototype autonomous AI agents to enhance workflow efficiency
• Explore orchestration frameworks (e.g. LangChain CrewAI OpenAI Assistants)
• Design intelligent tools to support high-volume or time-critical operations
• Real-time accessibility
• Develop live captioning and transcription systems to support inclusive services
• Work with ASR technologies (e.g. Whisper Deepgram Google Speech API)
• Address challenges like low-latency transcription and speaker diarisation

Responsibilities

• Support the design and testing of AI-driven solutions across client and internal projects
• Conduct applied research into LLMs agentic AI speech technologies and more
• Translate user needs into technical experiments and prototypes
• Contribute to codebases documentation and testing efforts
• Participate in workshops and stakeholder engagements
• Apply academic learning to practical project work

Who were looking for :

You may be :

• A graduate or undergraduate in Computer Science AI Data Science or related fields
• A self-taught AI / ML practitioner with relevant projects
• An early-career technologist seeking formal qualifications and impactful work

Essential skills

• Strong foundation in AI / ML (e.g. neural networks NLP transformers)
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch TensorFlow)
• Familiarity with LLM APIs and open-source models (e.g. GPT Claude Whisper)
• Understanding of agentic AI frameworks (e.g. LangChain AutoGen)
• A passionate motivated and driven person

Desirable skills

• Experience with ASR or captioning tools
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure)
• Experience in client-facing roles or service delivery

Entry requirements :

Acceptable qualifications include any of :

• Two A-levels in one or more similar subject plus B in A-Level maths.
• Two A-levels in one or more similar subject plus 2-years work experience in tech.
• Level 4 or 5 apprenticeship in a similar technical subject.
• International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject.
• 3 years in a similar subject-related role.
• A first degree in a numerate discipline (but excluding Computer Science as not fundable).

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours

40 hours per week.

What youll gain

• A fully funded qualification through a recognised UK apprenticeship programme
• Experience working with leading clients in media and creative sectors
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• A flexible and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to work on projects that combine advanced technology with real-world impact

Additional benefits

• Paid annual leave / holiday entitlement
• Career progression
• Learning and development opportunities
• Onsite carpark

Future prospects

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing : this is 20% higher than the national average.

About QA

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills earn while you learn and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50000 successful apprenticeship graduates were a top 50 training provider dedicated to helping you succeed.

Interested Apply now!

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.

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Employment Type

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Experience

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Vacancy

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