IT & Web Development Apprentice

JUST I.T. TRAINING LIMITED

Basildon (SS14 3TS)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 September 2025

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Summary

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with an interest in IT and web development? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven IT & Web Development Apprentice to join our team!

Wage

£18,000 a year

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£18k - £20k p/a

Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday- Friday (9:00am- 5:30pm). Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 25 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with an interest in IT and web development? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven IT & Web Development Apprentice to join our team!

In this dynamic role, you’ll get hands-on experience across a variety of areas, including coding with PHP & MySQL and day-to-day IT support (e.g. printer issues or hardware & software issues). You’ll be assisting with troubleshooting tech issues, updating and maintaining websites, and working on development projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves learning and wants to develop a diverse skill set in a supportive, real-world environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write and troubleshoot basic PHP & MySQL code
  • Triaging issues faced by customers
  • Provide IT support for day-to-day technical issues
  • Help maintain and improve internal systems and processes
  • Keep internal documentation up to date
  • Work closely with the team to support various digital projects

Where you'll work

Prologis Park Honywood Road
Basildon
SS14 3TS

Training

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

Training provider

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

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

Training schedule

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

  • Software Developer level 4 apprenticeship standard
  • You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills
  • Your training will include gaining a level 4 Software Development qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Positive attitude
  • Motivated
  • Hard-working
  • Willingness to learn
  • Hardware and software
  • Excellent time management
  • Familiarity with PHP & MySQL
  • Passion for software
  • Passion for ICT

About this employer

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After this apprenticeship

  • Potential for permanent role after completion of an apprenticeship for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

Hello@justit.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339990.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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