IT Software Development Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an IT Software Development Apprentice to join our team! Our software development teamwork in building, testing, and maintaining applications that support business operations. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 4 Software Development apprenticeship qualification.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Cashback on medical treatments (e.g. flu jabs, physio) via BHSF. Enjoy 25 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays to rest and recharge.

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

Key responsibilities and tasks:

Assist in the development and testing of new software tools and internal systems
Debug and fix issues in existing applications with guidance from senior developers
Write clean, maintainable code under supervision
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and team meetings
Document software functionality and support user testing
Continuously learn and apply new programming concepts taught through the apprenticeship

Behavioural:

Strong interest in coding and problem-solving
Basic knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or JavaScript)
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Willing to learn and expand your knowledge in this field
Open to collaboration with colleagues

Health and Safety:

Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all team members is protected by personal example Foster a culture of safe working and risk awareness within the team
Escalate any safety related matters that cannot be resolved within the team
Engage with the risk assessment of line processes and team tasks, implementing and monitoring agreed countermeasures and mitigation plans to address identified risks
Maintain Visual Safety Management information boards in the line production areas

Culture and Core Values All Harrier colleagues are to be committed to upholding our core values and support up in sustaining an open, honest and quality driven culture that our colleagues can be proud of and our customers can depend on.

These values are:

Quality
Excellence
Integrity
Respect
Responsibility
Teamwork

Where you'll work

Brunel Road
Newton Abbot
TQ12 4UH

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH DEVON 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

Any training required in addition to your course, will be provided. Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship
If successful, you will be enrolled onto a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship at South Devon College. You will attend weekly taught lessons at South Devon College which will give you the knowledge, skills & behaviours
Supported by your Assessor Coach, Course Tutor and the team here at Harrier you will get the chance to hone these skills daily
This role is truly a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to create a new career or upskill on existing experience

More training information

You spend one day a week at South Devon College developing your Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Proactive
Good Judgement Skills
Decision Making
Basic Programming Knowledge

About this company

As a long standing and well-known company within the South Devon area we pride ourselves on being a preferred employer, recruiting only those applicants willing to meet the challenges and demands of this technological, diverse and innovative manufacturing environment. We have developed a people plan which continues to support the company’s vision and values whilst creating a culture that attracts, retains and inspires talent.

Company benefits

Life assurance after 12 months, generous bonuses, free parking, reward schemes, pension matching, Mental Health First Aiders, EAP, and a supportive culture focused on wellbeing and a happy, healthy workforce.

After this apprenticeship

Our Apprenticeships are generally a fixed term agreement to support the students throughout their course to the completion of their studies, however dependent on budget and commitment to our values that the Apprentice has shown during their time with us, they may be an opportunity for us to accommodate a permanent position, although not guaranteed

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