Data Technician Apprentice
SBFM Limited, Whitkirk, Leeds
Data Technician Apprentice
£18,000 a year
SBFM Limited, Whitkirk, Leeds
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 28 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 20-08-2026 (In 14 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Whitkirk, Leeds
Full Job Description
Introduction
The Central Operations & Planning Apprentice supports the day-to-day planning and coordination of SBFM's nationwide field operation while completing a structured apprenticeship programme.
About the Employer
SBFM (Sustainable Business Facilities Management) is a facilities services provider. We deliver commercial cleaning, catering, security, and building maintenance. SBFM uses data-driven technology and sustainability practices to service offices, logistics sites, and corporate space
What You'll Do
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational Planning:
- Support the production of daily and forward schedules for Area Supervisors using the Company's planning platform (FLS VISITOUR)
- Learn how to optimise travel time, workload distribution and colleague utilisation across the field operation
- Support the planning team in responding to day-to-day operational changes including sickness, emergencies, customer requests and business priorities
- Develop an understanding of how planning decisions balance contractual priorities, colleague wellbeing and operational efficiency
- Work alongside the Operations Planning Manager and Planning coordinator to ensure all business requirements are met by the field team
- Assist with monitoring planning performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
Central Operations Support:
- Support the mobilisation of new customer contracts through planning and operational coordination
- Assist in producing operational reporting and performance analysis using Microsoft Excel
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Central Operations
- Learn how planning software and technology support operational delivery, working alongside software suppliers where appropriate.
- Assist with maintaining operational procedures, documentation and best practice
- Support the implementation of new technologies and operational processes as part of ongoing business improvements
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Build positive working relationships with the Operations Planning Manager, Regional Operations Managers, Area Supervisors, Account Managers and colleagues across the business
- Support colleagues by responding promptly to operational requests appropriate to the role
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions and apprenticeship learning activities
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, seek feedback and continually develop knowledge and skills
- Support wider Central Operations activities as required
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential:
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and maths
- Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable using technology and learning new systems
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively within a team
- A proactive, flexible approach to work
Desirable:
- A Levels, T Level, BTEC or equivalent qualification
- Experience using Microsoft Excel
Training Outcome
- Potential full time position for the right candidate after completion of the apprenticeship
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C and above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C and above
Course Information
Course: Data technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Digital
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: LEEP TALENT LIMITED