Digital Operations Apprentice

We are currently seeking a Digital Operations Apprentice to help maintain our continued growth of Underwoods Electrical Distributors. This role will gain hands-on experience across eCommerce, operations, and core digital systems, developing practical skills in data, processes, and digital technology within a growing B2B business.

• Work across multiple departments including Sales, eCommerce, Operations, Accounts, Purchasing and more, gaining a broad understanding of how the business operates.
• Report to the Operations & E-Commerce Manager, supporting day-to-day digital and operational activity.
• Help develop and support the company’s eCommerce strategy to drive business growth.
• Increase operational productivity through data analysis and hands-on experience at our logistics centre.
• Collaborate with wider Operations Team to define/develop processes across core business systems.
• Support business growth by helping the company make better use of its digital tools and systems.

What will you learn?

• A strong understanding of B2B operations within the industrial automation sector.
• How ERP systems and eCommerce platforms work and integrate within a business.
• How to work effectively across different teams as part of a fast-paced Operations environment.
• Practical digital and data analysis skills.
• Professional business skills including communication, presentations and stakeholder management.

Our Commitment

• Provide a structured and supportive apprenticeship programme with ongoing training and development.
• Offer hands-on experience across multiple departments to build a well-rounded understanding of the business.
• Assign dedicated mentoring and guidance from the eCommerce Lead and wider Operations team.
• Support the development of digital, analytical and professional skills in a real-world business environment.
• Encourage curiosity, initiative and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute ideas and make a genuine impact.
• Create a positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace where learning and growth are actively supported.
• Offer clear progression opportunities for high-performing apprentices upon successful completion of the programme.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Willingness to be agile
• Enthusiastic
• Hard Working
• Punctual
• Eagerness to learn
• Ambitious

• English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
• Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)