Software Developer Apprentice

Summary

Join a dynamic e-commerce business as a Software Developer Apprentice! Hartley and Noble Limited are seeking a talented individual to enhance the digital presence, streamline operations, and drive growth strategy. This role offers the chance to lead the website transformation with an analytical and innovative approach.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This is an exciting opportunity for a Website Developer with an analytical and innovative mindset to take ownership of our e-commerce website transformation. You will work closely with the Managing Director to migrate our existing website to a new platform, ensuring seamless functionality and improved customer experience.

Beyond the website upgrade, a key focus of this role will be enhancing the functionality of our digital platform, including:

Building an interactive community forum where customers can share tips, tricks, and experiences with our products.
Developing an educational section with blog-style articles and video content to guide users on how to best use our products.
Creating a reseller platform that enables customers to sell their own pottery products directly on our website.
Integrating e-commerce data with our manufacturing and packing operations to streamline processes and improve business efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Website Development & Migration – Lead the transition of our e-commerce website to a new WordPress platform, ensuring a smooth and effective upgrade. The transition will be carried out with a website development agency, you will work with them to manage the process and then over the ownership of the website.
Community & Content Features – Develop a forum, educational section, and reseller platform to enhance user engagement.
E-Commerce & User Experience Enhancements – Work with marketing and product teams to improve website performance and functionality.
Data Integration & Automation – Develop solutions to connect website sales data with operational systems.

Where you'll work

20 LEYLAND TRADING ESTATE
WELLINGBOROUGH
ENGLAND
NN8 1RS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Software developer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

create logical and maintainable code
develop effective user interfaces
link code to data sets
test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
identify and create test scenarios
apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
follow testing frameworks and methodologies
follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
apply algorithms, logic and data structures
interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
create logical and maintainable code
develop effective user interfaces
link code to data sets
test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
identify and create test scenarios
apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
follow testing frameworks and methodologies
follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
apply algorithms, logic and data structures
interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements

Your training plan

Your learning will take place at the South Central Institute of Technology, which offers benefits such as:

Quality teaching and support.
Project-based learning, co-delivered by employers.
State-of-the-art facilities with plenty of tech equipment available.

More training information

Attendance at Milton Keynes College.
Support from the employer for your learning, development and personal growth.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C / 4)
Maths (grade C / 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Computer Science (grade C / 4)
Science (grade C / 4)

A Level in:

Computer Science (grade A-C)
Maths (grade A-C)

BTEC in:

IT / Digital (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Creative
Initiative
Wordpress
Web development

Other requirements

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following residency criteria: You must have lived in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship. Predicted grades will be accepted. However, any offers made will be conditional, pending actual grades. Due to the location of the role, a drivers license is desirable.

About this company

Hartley & Noble Ltd is a small, family-run business specialising in high-quality pottery-making equipment. All our products are manufactured and packed in Wellingborough and shipped worldwide. As a growing e-commerce business, we are looking for a Website Developer to help elevate our digital presence, optimise business operations, and support our long-term growth strategy.

https://www.hartleyandnoble.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A role within the company may be on offer upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Cat Brown

cat.brown@mkcollege.ac.uk

01908637139

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324199.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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