Digital Transformation Degree Apprentice

Employer description:

A reference in the aerospace industry, Gardner Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of metallic finished components. Based in the UK, the European Union and Asia, the group delivers machined parts, sheet metal fabrications, and sub-assemblies to the aerospace & defence industry. Established in 5 countries and with 9 factories, the group has more than 2000 employees.

Responsibilities:

• You will participate, and in some cases leading, digital transformation (inception, requirements gathering, scoping, evaluation, planning, execution, communication, closing).
• You’ll work with various teams within a global organization to deliver successful digital solutions and set up standard processes and practices across the different sites and business areas.
• As you develop expertise in your chosen area, you may become a subject matter lead within Gardner, contributing to the development and customisation of digital and AI solutions to meet evolving operational needs.
• You will also contribute to the Gardner digital transformation community and participate in technology watch activities.

Required skills:

• Ideal role for someone with a keen interest and preparing a master’s degree in the areas of digital transformation, innovation, AI, new and future technologies, programming and solution development, data analytics and data management.
• Successful candidates should be computer-literate and ideally have experience with Microsoft Power Platform Suite (Power-Bi, Power Apps, Power Automate.
• They have some knowledge or are familiar with project management methodologies.
• Candidates have good communication and relational skills, are keen to develop themselves, are organized and happy to enrol in a variety of tasks.

Entry requirements:

Standard entry requirements:

• Full-time employment in a relevant role
• Level 3 qualifications in STEM subjects (e.g., 2 A Levels, BTEC Diplomas, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)

Non-standard entry with work experience:

Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered for applicants with potential to benefit from the programme.

Working hours:

39 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Pension contribution.
• Option to join Bupa health cash plan.
• Employee assistance helpline.
• Long service awards.
• Free onsite parking.

Future prospects:

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