Industry Software Apprentice
BIZERBA (UK) LTD
Buckinghamshire (MK13 8PE)
Closes in 10 days (Thursday 9 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 June 2026
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Summary
Scale your future with Bizerba! They’re recruiting a Software Developer Level 4 Apprentice, an exciting opportunity to build real-world coding skills, work with cutting-edge retail technology, and launch a dynamic career in tech with a global industry leader.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual Salary
- Training course
- Software developer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour daily unpaid lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications
- Support debugging and troubleshooting of software issues
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Participate in code reviews and team meetings
- Contribute to software testing, including unit and integration testing
- Work with databases, including writing basic SQL queries, Excel / CSV file manipulation
- Assist in maintaining and improving existing systems
- Support integration with third-party systems and APIs
- Help manage version control systems
- Participate in software deployments and updates
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Provide basic technical support to internal teams where required
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and development practices
- Follow company development standards, security policies, and best practices.
As part of the Service Department, the Industry- Software Apprentice is responsible for technical support, delivery and ensuring software functionality is delivered as expected. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification in software engineering.
You will provide first line support to major UK customers as well as providing updates to stakeholders including UK-based customers, service operations and the sales team. You will work alongside experienced Software Engineer assisting with real-world projects and develop technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.
All in-house products will be provided; however, the individual must be working towards having high levels of understanding of software languages which are essential for the design of bespoke solutions.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We advise you to submit your applications early to prevent disappointment.
Where you'll work
Bizerba House Precedent Drive
Rooksley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK13 8PE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Training schedule
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Problem solving & analysis
- Written & verbal comms
- Independent & team working
- Learns & takes feedback
- Attention to detail
- Advanced IT literacy
Other requirements
As part of the Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will complete off the job training—dedicated learning that takes place during paid working hours and focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed for the role.
This includes structured activities such as workshops, online learning, shadowing, and practical training, ensuring they gain the full competence required to excel in the position while contributing effectively to the organisation. Salary range: £18,000 - £23,000.
About this employer
Bizerba UK Ltd is the UK arm of a long standing, family-owned global business (established 1866), deeply committed to innovation in weighing, cutting and software solutions. The company’s core values are appreciation, customer-focus, responsibility, goal orientation, adaptability, and consistency plus shaping a collaborative and respectful culture where employees are empowered to generate and implement new ideas. With supportive leadership, open communication, and a strong focus on career growth. Together, these strengths make Bizerba UK Ltd both values-driven and a highly rewarding place to work.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A permanent position may be on offer, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Cat Brown
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039527.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Thursday 9 July 2026 at 11:59pm)