AI Engineer Apprenticeship

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South Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£28,500 pa

Salary

£28,500 pa

Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Oct 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

25 days’ vacation per year, plus bank holidays 3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work Pension plan with matched contributions Employee Share Purchase Plan with 15% discount Elective private medical insurance Free eye tests and annual flu jabs Life assurance cover App-based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships Wellbeing tools Confidential Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced paid parental leave

As part of our newly launched AI Engineer Apprenticeship Programme, you’ll design and build software solutions that harness the power of AI tools and modern development practices. You’ll gain hands-on experience in creating applications, platforms, and services that integrate AI capabilities to solve real-world business challenges and deliver meaningful impact.

Working across a variety of industries, you’ll contribute to projects that involve cloud-native development, scalable architectures, and intelligent automation. You’ll develop strong foundations in software engineering—such as coding, testing, and deployment—while learning how to embed AI technologies effectively into end-to-end systems.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll sharpen your engineering skills, grow your understanding of AI’s role in modern software, and shape your career at the intersection of technology and innovation.

What You'll need:

If you're ready to make a career change and step into the world of AI, this programme may be ideal for you.

You don’t need a background in tech—just a strong interest in Software Engineering and AI, and a desire to learn something new. This is a chance to reskill and transition into a tech career, with hands-on experience, structured learning, and support every step of the way.

To make the most of this opportunity, you’ll need to have:

* A continuous desire to learn and grow your tech skills.

* Flexibility and resilience to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to share ideas.

* Commitment and motivation to balance work and study as you build your new career.

If you're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career in tech.

Why Join Us:

We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. You’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s embedding sustainability, advancing responsible AI, or creating meaningful change - we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.

* 25 days’ vacation per year, plus bank holidays.

* 3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice.

* Pension plan with matched contributions.

* The option to purchase shares at a 15% discount through our Employee Share Purchase Plan.

* Elective private medical insurance (with the option to extend cover to family) including online GP access and self-referral physiotherapy.

* Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.

* Life assurance cover.

* Access to app-based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships.

* Wellbeing tools to help reduce stress, improve sleep, manage finances, and support caregiving.

* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, legal and financial concerns.

* Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.

* Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms)

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