Data Engineer Apprentice

Manpower UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is offering a Data Engineer Apprentice position in Crawley, UK. This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies while being mentored by experienced professionals. Candidates will design and maintain data pipelines, work with Microsoft Azure tools, and develop dashboards using Power BI. Ideal for individuals passionate about data and looking to build a career in data engineering.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Free on-site parking

Life Assurance (4x basic annual salary)

Qualifications

• 720+ hours of technology-related work experience (IT, Software, or Engineering) required.
• Experience in a technical IT role is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines to enable business insights.
• Work with Microsoft Azure tools including Data Factory and SQL Server.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs using Power BI.

Skills

Basic understanding of databases and SQL

Experience in a technical IT role

Exposure to Python or other programming languages

Familiarity with Azure Data Factory or other data tools

Education

A-Level in Computer Science or equivalent

Completion of Level 3 or 4 Data/Computing/Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Job description

Job Title: Data Engineer Apprentice
Location: Crawley, UK
Contract: Apprenticeship

Overview

Are you passionate about data and looking to launch your career in data engineering? This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with leading cloud technologies while being mentored by experienced professionals in a global technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines to enable business insights.
• Work with Microsoft Azure tools including Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL Server.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs using Power BI.
• Support the design, build, and maintenance of data pipelines.
• Assist with data ingestion, transformation, and storage in Azure SQL Database and other cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with senior team members to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Document workflows, processes, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues and suggest improvements.
• Take ownership of your learning journey while contributing to real projects.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Requirements (one of the following):
• 720+ hours of technology-related work experience (IT, Software, or Engineering), or
• An A-Level in Computer Science (or equivalent) plus 3+ months in a technical role, or
• Completion of a Level 3 or 4 Data/Computing/Engineering apprenticeship.

• Skills & Experience (preferred, but not essential):
• Experience in a technical IT role.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
• Exposure to Python or another programming language.
• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or other data tools.

• Personal qualities:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem solving.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (auto-enrolled).
• Private Medical Insurance (optional).
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance (4x basic annual salary).
• Free on-site parking.
• Standard office hours: 08:30-17:00.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your data engineering career while earning and learning within a supportive and innovative environment.

How to Apply

If you’re eager to develop your skills in data engineering and start a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!