Software Developer Apprenticeship

UNITEL DIRECT LIMITED

Stockton-on-Tees (TS17 6QY)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 September 2025

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Summary

We are looking to hire a Software Developer Apprentice to join our team! We are keen to provide an environment where you will be able to develop and grow to your full potential.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday (exact hours to be confirmed).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 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

  • Designing and developing websites for customers.
  • Using the WordPress platform to design and develop fast-track websites.
  • Using an IDE/Text Editor to write and edit source code.
  • Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and some PHP/MySQL to design and develop websites.
  • Using imaging software such as PhotoShop to create designs for clients.
  • Creating projects for customers following the agile methodology.
  • Renewing client's websites as required.
  • Purchasing domain names for customers as of when required.

Where you'll work

Cavendish House, Prince's Wharf, Thornaby,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6QY

Training

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

Training provider

ITEC NORTH EAST 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

Software developer Level 4:

  • How to program websites using different languages, e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP/MySQL.
  • How to use the WordPress platform to create fast-track websites.
  • How to use PhotoShop when creating designs for clients.
  • How to follow the agile methodology when designing and developing websites.
  • How to use the company's CRM for carrying out projects for customers.
  • Managing customer websites and accounts as of when required.
  • You will also gain skills in different areas away from your workplace during off-the-job training sessions.
  • Functional skills if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Unitel Direct Limited is one of largest independently owned companies in the UK supplying telephone, broadband, mobiles, utilities & web services to businesses all over the UK.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ITEC NORTH EAST LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343968.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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