Software Development Apprenticeship

Join Oak Tyres as a Software Developer Apprentice!

Oak Tyres is one of the UK’s leading independent tyre wholesalers, with over 45 years of experience supplying tyres to customers nationwide. Known for its forward-thinking approach and continued investment in technology, Oak Tyres combines industry expertise with modern digital solutions to support its growing network of depots and partners across the UK.

Oak Tyres is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Software Developer Apprentice who is eager to learn and develop a career in technology. The ideal candidate will be proactive, curious, and keen to build their skills in a real-world business environment. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential, as full support and guidance will be provided.

The successful apprentice will work within a supportive and collaborative development team, where knowledge sharing and personal development are actively encouraged. The team environment is welcoming and designed to help apprentices grow in confidence and capability.

As part of the apprenticeship, the individual will receive structured training through Baltic Apprenticeships, including two-day training blocks every 6–8 weeks. This blended approach allows the apprentice to gain hands-on experience while developing technical knowledge and professional skills alongside industry experts.

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 3 Software Development Technician qualification, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

A Typical Day in the Job:

• Participate in the design, development, testing, and development of software applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects and issues.
• Collaborate with team members, including developers, testers, product owners, and business analysts.
• Follow secure development practices and maintain a focus on performance, sociability, and security.
• Take part in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Contribute to the documentation of software components, APIs, and system architecture.
• Support deployment activities and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
• Stay current with new technologies, tools, and development practices.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in at least one modern programming language (e.g. JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C#, Java).
• Frameworks/Tools: Exposure to common development frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, .NET).
• Version Control: Comfortable using Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Databases: Basic understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiar with unit testing and integration testing principles.
• Able to analyse problems and develop simple, scalable solutions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate in a team setting and receive constructive feedback.
• Grade 6 in GCSE Maths & Grade 4 in GCSE English.

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• £21,500 per annum.
• 8:30am-4:45pm Monday to Friday.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

This apprenticeship programme will provide you with everything you need to launch and develop your career in software development. Afterwards, we’ll support you to take the next steps, including further training and progression onto a Level 4 qualification.

Your Training with Baltic Apprenticeships

Learn to create, test, and implement code as part of a professional software development team.

With our unique apprenticeship programme, you'll build an impressive range of coding skills – and learn to thrive as a junior developer.

You’ll be based full time with an employer and will quickly become an important part of the team. Our training is 100% online, including real-time classes with our expert trainers and self-paced courses created by industry specialists.

To apply, please submit your CV explaining your interest in the role and what you hope to gain from an apprenticeship with Oak Tyres. If your application is then successful, one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Eligibility Criteria

You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship.  

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