AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship ( L4)

AESSEAL are searching for a motivated person to join the Development and Automation Team. The role is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support the identification, design, implementation and improvement of AI and automation solutions to enhance productivity, accuracy and efficiency across the organisation.

Role

  • Identify, design, implement and continually improve AI and automation solutions to enhance productivity, accuracy and efficiency across the organisation
  • Analyse existing business processes and workflows to identify opportunities
  • Assess solution viability
  • Test and monitor deployed solutions
  • Support the delivery of digital solutions using tools such as UiPath, Microsoft Power
  • Automate Copilot Studio and more
  • Ensure ethical and secure use of AI and Automation
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders 
  • Support user adoption and change management
  • Launch and manage new projects

Training

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Level 4 AI Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship.

The training covers the following core occupational duties:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner / Skills England

Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and business requirements, the role may progress into an AI and RPA Developer or similar automation-focused position within AESSEAL.

Apprenticeship Standard
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner (level 4)
Training Provider
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
Working Week
Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week. 9.00am - 5.00pm on site at Head Office in Rotherham.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 20th April 2026
Start Date
Monday, 11th May 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Interest in AI & Automation,
  • MS Office
  • Responsibe
  • Excel
  • Proactive

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Computer Science/STEM subjects A Level, grade C (Desired)

About the Employer

AESSEAL PLC
Proud to be a ‘Financial Times top 500 UK employer’ 4th in the Employers for Engineering / Manufacturing sector, reinforcing our reputation as a leading employer in the industry. At AESSEAL we design and manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future. We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen. Find out more. Through our investment in innovative new sealing solutions we enable our customers in a wide range of industries to meet the complex needs of society both now and in the future. We believe in operating in an ethical and sustainable manner, providing sealing solutions to our customers that improve reliability and help reduce energy and water consumption. Our world class manufacturing facilities use the latest in machine tool technology and our systems and processes enable us to be the worlds largest homogeneous mechanical seal manufacturer. By investing in pioneering technology, we simplify the whole ordering process and respond quickly to customers’ needs – whatever, wherever. We aim to exceed expectation consistently: in delivery, quality, reliability and service. We’re challenging industry standards, challenging our competitors, challenging thinking – and challenging to become world market leader.

Job Details

Company
AESSEAL PLC
Location
Global Technology Centre, Bradmarsh Business Park, Mill Close Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,500 a year
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