Data and Analytics Degree Apprentice Northampton, England
Job description
Who you’ll be working for:
Berry Global t/a RPC Containers are a leading global design and engineering company in plastic products, with over 300 operations in 34 countries covering 5 continents. From New York to Brazil, Italy to Hong Kong and even Rushden to Glasgow; their factories and offices can be found all over the globe. and they are at the forefront of the plastic circular economy with bold plans to accelerate their existing sustainable packaging solutions and closed loop systems.
What’s in it for you:
The Global Data and Analytics (DandA) team have cultivated an agile culture that is inclusive and open where development permeates through the team. The DandA team offer a variety of flexibility from remote worker (occasional visits to the office) to multiple days in the office per week and have Free Parking and a Cycle to Work scheme. The office is friendly and relaxed and they have a dress down culture.
They are currently looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an apprentice. If you ready to embark on a dynamic career path that combines your passion for data with learning technical expertise then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of skilled professionals, gaining hands-on experience in troubleshooting, system maintenance, supporting internal customers and data analysis. Benefits include annual business related bonus and automatic enrolment to the company’s pensions scheme.
You will be responsible for:
- The apprenticeship training will immerse the apprentice into their role and will develop their communication, collaboration, problem solving, data literacy and adaptability skills amongst many others
- Working in conjunction with the DandA System Support Administrator and the wider Data and Analytics team
- Assisting the DandA System Support Administrator with supporting their applications user base
- Supporting existing application and compliance processes
- Developing and leading Data and Analytics related projects
- Connecting with DandA experts internal and external to the company
- Liaising with suppliers, internal and external customers in a professional manner and according to relevant support agreements
- Supporting and maintaining good relationships with other colleagues
- Working to deadlines and responding in a flexible way to the changing demands of the department and the Business
- Assisting in the provision of training
- General admin duties
- Other duties as required as it relates to IT security management and risk assessment
You will need the following skills:
- Passion for data and ideally work experience in a data environment
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Good digital literacy i.e. understands how to navigate applications and is comfortable working with multiple applications
- Professional and positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Diligent, with great attention to detail
- Ability to cope successfully under pressure and with shifting priorities
- Has a growth mindset, a curious mind that wants to learn and questions the status quo
- Appetite to learn applications
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in an adaptive environment
- Team player, able to work on own initiative
- “Can-do” attitude, willing to go the extra mile
- Self-motivated and self-sufficient
Entry requirements:
- A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area in any grade. Acceptable qualifications include:
- Two A levels in one or more similar subject.*
- Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject.
- International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject.
- BTEC Extended Diploma in a similar subject.
- A work experience route (2-3 years) in a similar subject-related role.
- 'Similar subject' relates to areas directly relevant to or commensurate with 'Digital and Technology Solutions'. Typically this would be areas such as but not limited to Level 3 digital apprenticeships, A-Level/BTEC Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Software Engineering, etc.
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In 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 week:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:15pm
Future prospect:
The company still has some of their former apprentices working with them and you too could be offered a full-time permanent position in the company’s Data and Analytics Department on successful completion of your apprenticeship and be offered further training and development. As well as having the potential to work from home at agreed times with regular target-based salary reviews.
Important information:
QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education. To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.
