ERP Data & Support Apprentice
SKA Observatory, Calrofold, Cheshire East
ERP Data & Support Apprentice
£23,000 a year
SKA Observatory, Calrofold, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 5 days ago, 1 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 28-08-2026 (In 22 days)
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Location ref: Calrofold, Cheshire East
Full Job Description
Introduction
We’ve reimagined our Data Technician apprenticeship to drive change, incorporating new features and tools. Apprentices will learn data management, analysis techniques to gain real world insights, with access to new learn members and optional qualifications.
About the Employer
The SKAO is a next-generation radio astronomy-driven Big Data facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.
What You'll Do
The ERP team's main objectives are:
- Ensure the businesses ERP system operates efficiently and effectively and is accessible during all of SKAO’s business hours across time zones
- Ensure a high level of ERP systems data integrity
- Maintain an excellent ERP support service with positive reviews from internal and external service users
- Continual Service Improvement (CSI) of the support service
- Allocate ERP support resources effectively and efficiently to best deliver a timely support service no matter the location
- Automation of tasks to remove or reduce manual effort in repetitive and routine activities
- Creating documentation, knowledge-sharing articles, and training to support the wider observatory.
- The apprentice will be expected to attend most of their working hours in the office at Jodrell Bank
Under the guidance and supervision of the ERP Systems Manager and ERP colleagues, the ERP Support Apprentice will:
- Assist in monitoring the ERP helpdesk and responding to support requests
- Maintenance of user accounts, and routine system administration tasks
- Assist with identifying knowledge-sharing opportunities and updating ERP documentation
- Create and amend SQL queries as required
- Maintenance of accurate data for Finance, Procurement and HR
- Support ongoing ERP projects by performing assigned tasks under supervision
- Assist the implementation of improvements in relation to SQL queries and system automation as part of project participation
- Assist with system upgrades, testing and software rollouts
- Contribute to documentation and process improvements as part of project learning activities
Training Outcome
- ERP Support Executive
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time management
- Personal integrity
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3
Course Information
Course: Data technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Digital
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday. Shifts TBC.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
Training Provider: NOWSKILLS LIMITED