Formed over 40 years ago, dps has grown to become a market leader in the sourcing, production and distribution of fresh produce to some of the UK's leading retailers. We pride ourselves on the way we do business and understand that we are successful because of our people.
As such we are looking for a superstar Apprentice Data Engineer to join our IT Team based in Bearsted, working 5 days per week.
Key Accountabilities:
You’ll be supported in learning and performing tasks such as:
- Data Pipeline Development - Assist in building and maintaining scalable data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, dbt, or Azure Data Factory
- Learn to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources (APIs, databases, flat files)
- Data Infrastructure & Storage - Support the setup and optimization of data warehouses and lakes (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure Synapse)
- Help manage cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Data Quality & Governance - Monitor data quality and integrity across systems
- Learn best practices in data governance, lineage, and documentation
- Collaboration & Communication - Work with Data Analysts, Scientists, and Business Stakeholders to understand data requirements
- Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives
- Learning & Development - Complete coursework and assessments as part of your apprenticeship program
- Attend internal training sessions and workshop
- Stay up to date with emerging data technologies and trends
People and Customer Values (Will be applicable to all and in line with each company set)
1. Developing the best people – You’ll actively engage with your apprenticeship
2. Trust and Transparency – You’ll share regular updates with your manager on the progress of your programme
3. Passion – You’ll volunteer to participate in departmental initiatives to grow your capability over the duration of your apprenticeship.
4. Expertise and Innovation – You’ll identify one improvement that the team could make in your first 6 months.
Personal Specification and Skills:
- Strong interest in data, analytics, and technology
- Basic understanding of programming (Python, SQL, or similar)
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English; A-levels or Level 3 qualifications in STEM subjects are a plus