Software Development Apprentice

Exeter (you must live in the Exeter area and be able to commute to the office)

Salary:

16yrs – 17yrs: £7.71ph 40 hours per week including time at college.

Over 18yrs: £10.71ph – 42.5 hours per week including time at college.

Over 21yrs: £12.21ph - 42.5 hours per week including time at college.

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

About apprenticeships at Mears Group:

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. The group’s expertise encompasses responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and housing management, contributing to the overall improvement of living conditions for individuals and communities. Mears Group is committed to fostering a positive impact on society, making it an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a career in a socially responsible and dynamic organisation.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

As a Mears Apprentice you will be paid above the national minimum wage and be paid for your normal working hours plus time to do your college work with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused. The apprenticeship will take around 16 months to complete and result in gaining your NVQ level 2 in customer service.

About the role:

As a Software Development Apprentice, you will be working alongside your mentor and working on real in-house developed solutions that serve the whole of the Mears organisation. The role will be based within our software development department in our Exeter office where you will work alongside the other members of the software team. You'll have the chance to work on real projects, contributing to the development of innovative solutions while gaining invaluable skills in programming languages, software design principles, and development methodologies.

For the Software Development Apprentice role, we are seeking ambitious individuals who possess a keen interest in technology and software development, and a strong desire to learn.

Key Criteria:

• GCSEs minimum grade 4 in Maths and English.

• Good Communication skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel, outlook, Word etc.

• You must live in the Exeter area and be able to commute to the office

All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you:

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

• Family friendly policies