Apprentice Data Engineer

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food Group in Maidstone is seeking a motivated Apprentice Data Engineer to join their IT team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience with data solutions, providing structured training in modern data tools and cloud technologies. Candidates should have a strong interest in data and technology, along with basic programming knowledge in Python or SQL. This is a UK-based position and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in data, analytics, and technology.
• Basic understanding of Python, SQL, or similar programming languages.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines.
• Learn to ingest, transform, and load data from multiple sources.
• Assist with managing and optimizing data warehouses and cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor data quality and integrity across systems.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Participate in agile meetings and contribute to project discussions.
• Engage in learning and coursework as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Keep up to date with emerging data trends and technologies.

Skills

Interest in data, analytics, and technology

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Start your career in data and technology with a leading Food Group offering real development and hands‑on experience.

We are seeking a motivated Apprentice Data Engineer to join the IT team and support the design and delivery of data solutions across the business. This role provides structured training and practical exposure to modern data tools and cloud technologies, with opportunities to contribute to live projects from day one.

Apprentice Data Engineer Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines


• Learn to ingest, transform, and load data from multiple sources


• Assist with the management and optimisation of data warehouses and cloud infrastructure


• Monitor data quality and integrity across systems


• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to understand data requirements


• Participate in agile meetings and contribute to project discussions


• Engage in learning and coursework as part of the apprenticeship programme


• Keep up to date with emerging data trends and technologies

Apprentice Data Engineer Requirements

• Strong interest in data, analytics, and technology


• Basic understanding of Python, SQL, or similar programming languages


• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills


• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Proactive, confident, and eager to learn

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in data engineering within a supportive environment, gaining valuable technical experience while developing core professional skills.

This is a UK‑based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable