IT Apprentice

hireful; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment technology company in the UK is seeking an IT Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in the IT field. The successful candidate will support the tech team, participate in meetings, and assist in project management. This hybrid role offers a salary of £14,526.20 and entails working 3 days in the office and 2 from home. Reliable transport is essential due to the rural location. This apprenticeship provides a clear pathway to potential permanent employment.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive team

Great office environment

Memorable team get-togethers

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a genuine passion for technology.
• Reliable transport to the office needed.

Responsibilities

• Handling support tickets and troubleshooting client issues.
• Joining product development meetings and contributing ideas.
• Helping manage projects — building, testing, and implementing demo systems.
• Assisting clients as they go live with the software.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interest in IT software

Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)

Education

Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)

Tools

HappyFox

Jira

Redash (SQL)

HTML

CSS

Job description

Kickstart your career in IT with hands-on experience, training, and the chance to build a long-term career in tech.

Do you enjoy problem solving, working with people, and want to take your first step into the IT world?

We’re looking for a confident communicator with a genuine passion for technology to join us as our next IT Apprentice.

About us

hireful is a technology company that develops cloud-based recruitment software (Applicant Tracking System, or ATS) for small to medium-sized businesses. Alongside our software, we also provide training and recruitment services.

You’ll join our friendly Tech Team and play a key role in supporting and implementing our bespoke cloud-based application with clients.

Location & salary

• Location: Strixton, Northamptonshire (easy reach from Wellingborough, Northampton, Olney, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Earls Barton, Wollaston, Bozeat etc.)
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home — Reliable transport to the office in Strixton needed.
• Salary: £14,526.20 (apprenticeship salary)

What you’ll be doing

As an apprentice you’ll get a real mix of training and practical experience, including:

• Handling support tickets and troubleshooting client issues with the team
• Joining product development meetings and contributing ideas for new features
• Helping manage projects — building, testing, and implementing demo systems
• Assisting clients as they go live and start using our software
• Learning to use tools such as HappyFox, Jira, Redash (SQL), HTML, and CSS

What we’re looking for

This could be the perfect role for you if you have:

• Excellent communication skills and confidence when working with people
• A genuine interest in IT software and technology (systems, coding, cloud, etc.)
• Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
• Reliable transport to the office in Strixton 3 days per week - due to the rural location, it's not accessible by public transport

Why join us?

We’re proud to be the UK’s most helpful recruitment technology company, and we know how to make work enjoyable too. At hireful you’ll find:

• A friendly, supportive team who will mentor and guide you
• A great office environment — lunchtime walks, pool table, and regular social events
• Memorable team get-togethers, including epic summer BBQs and Christmas parties
• A clear pathway: complete your 15-month apprenticeship successfully and there’s real potential for a permanent role in our team

If you’re enthusiastic, love learning, and want to start your IT career in a role where you can grow and make an impact — apply today!