Data Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a detail-driven and motivated Data Technician Apprentice to support our fast-paced eCommerce operations. This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in data, online retail, and digital tools such as Shopify, Mailchimp, QuickBooks and Excel. You will gain hands-on experience working with our online store and product data.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Data technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Research and evaluate product suppliers while monitoring competitor pricing to support strategic purchasing decisions and ensure our Shopify store remains competitive
Communicate with suppliers and customers to gather product data, documentation, and ensure smooth integration of new products into our eCommerce system
Maintain and update product information on Shopify, including product listings, pricing, tags, collections, and metadata, to ensure consistency and SEO optimisation
Assist in managing customer data and email marketing lists through Mailchimp, ensuring segmentation, GDPR compliance, and up-to-date subscriber information
Create and maintain spreadsheets and online documents to support stock management, pricing strategies, and sales performance tracking
Categorise and tag products to improve site navigation, filtering, and search engine optimisation (SEO), enhancing the user experience
Oversee inventory management, ensuring stock levels are tracked accurately, stockouts are minimised, and inventory data is updated in real-time on Shopify
Handle regular data entry tasks related to inventory updates, supplier pricing changes, and customer orders to keep the eCommerce platform running smoothly

Where you’ll work

15 KESWICK DRIVE
WAKEFIELD
WF2 9HA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NOWSKILLS LIMITED

Your training course

Data technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
Collect, format and save datasets.
Summarise and explain gathered data.
Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
Audit data results.
Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
Review own development needs.
Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
Prioritise within the context of a project.
Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
Collect, format and save datasets.
Summarise and explain gathered data.
Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
Audit data results.
Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
Review own development needs.
Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
Prioritise within the context of a project.

Your training plan

Data Technician Level 3.

More training information

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

· A strong interest in data, online retail, and business operations. · Basic skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (training provided). · A willingness to learn Shopify, Mailchimp, and other platforms.

About this company

At Access Fobs, we are a family-run business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with over 20 years of experience in both car mechanics and auto electrics. While we continue to offer expert car electrics services, we also specialise in supplying high-quality auto locksmith tools, car keys, and key programming solutions to the auto locksmith industry.

https://accessfobs.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Real-world experience in running a data-driven eCommerce business. Exposure to industry tools like Shopify, Mailchimp, Excel, and analytics platforms. A pathway to progress into a data, digital marketing, or eCommerce operations role.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate, upon completion, may be offered a full-time role.

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