Data Analyst Apprentice

Schneider Electric; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial technology leader seeks an IT/Data Analyst Apprentice in Leeds. The role focuses on data analysis to improve manufacturing processes. Applicants need a minimum of 112 tariff points, including GCSEs in Maths, English, and a STEM subject, along with an A-level in Maths at grade B. On-the-job and off-the-job training will be provided, including mentorship and development opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Flexible Working Arrangements

Access to Health & Wellbeing Support

Volunteering Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 112 tariff points required.
• Five GCSEs including Maths, English, and a STEM subject.
• A-level in Maths at grade B is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of digital tools in manufacturing.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to understand data needs.

Skills

Data manipulation

Data visualisation

Basic SQL

Communication

Education

112 tariff points

Five GCSEs including Maths, English, and a STEM subject

A-level in Maths at grade B

Job description

Position Overview

Role Title: IT/Data Analyst Apprentice

Location: Leeds (On‑Site)

Apprentice Level: UK Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Salary: £23,000

Role Mission

As an IT/Data Analyst Apprentice within our digital team focused on manufacturing, your mission is to harness data analysis and IT capabilities to enhance production processes, optimise manufacturing tools’ performance, and extract valuable insights. This plays a pivotal role in advancing our digital manufacturing solutions and driving operational excellence. The Leeds plant of Schneider Electric typically focuses on manufacturing and assembling electrical distribution and control equipment, including switchgear, transformers and other components that support energy management and automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the suite of digital tools used in Schneider Electric and support their deployment and utilisation.
• Support production in their day‑to‑day activities and their use of digital tools.
• Ensure data integrity, security and compliance with respect to data golden rules and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data requirements.
• Develop and maintain data models and databases to support manufacturing analytics and reporting needs.

Training

Training Provider: University of Warwick or Leeds Beckett TBC

During your apprenticeship you will receive two different types of training.

On‑the‑job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, providing the skills and knowledge needed for the role. In addition to on‑the‑job training, we support you with:

• A comprehensive induction
• Mentoring or regular one‑to‑one guidance
• Social enrichment and networking opportunities
• Performance reviews
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Feedback opportunities

Off‑the‑job training is delivered by our selected training provider during normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% (average 6 hours per week) of your working hours completing off‑the‑job training. This protected time is a requirement for apprenticeship delivery and will cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard.

Work Pattern

37.5 hours per week, worked from Monday to Friday. Exact start and finish times will be agreed with the Line Manager. Some hours will be allocated to off‑the‑job training as part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Skills and Attributes

Essential:

• Understand data sources, data manipulation and visualisation.
• Understanding how manufacturing processes work and how data relates to them.
• Learning how to use databases and basic SQL for managing manufacturing data.
• Communicating technical ideas clearly to others.

Desirable:

• Adaptable to resolve complex problems.
• Flexible to react to fast‑paced production environments.
• Inquisitive to understand manufacturing processes, digital tools and their relationship.

Education

Entry to the programme requires a minimum of 112 tariff points. Applicants must hold five GCSE grades, including Maths, English and an additional STEM subject at grades C / 4 or above. Post‑GCSE disciplines must include engineering or relevant STEM subjects (physics recommended). Applicants must also have achieved an A‑level in Maths at grade B.

Previous Experience Required

No pre‑requisite experience required.

Visa Sponsorship

We are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship positions. Certain visa types may not meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines.

Company Overview

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world‑leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitisation to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future‑proof data centres, intelligent buildings and intuitive homes. We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000+ colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Holiday Buy Programme
• Flexible Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Hybrid Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Support
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Access to Employee Discounts (including Fitness, Shopping & Dining)
• SE Career Hub Portal Access (Portal includes view of internal job opportunities, mentors and projects globally)
• Learning Portal Access (Portal includes content that supports continuous learning)

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviours are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – start with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers – exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification and digitisation. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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