Web Development Apprentice

Location: OrsettContract: Level 3 ApprenticeshipHours: 8.30am to 5pmSalary: £8 per hour years £15,600Benefits: Discretionary bonus, life Assurance (x4 salary), generous pension, best practice awards / vouchers, employee assistance programme, an array of perks via Salary Extras, 31 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Web Development Apprentice to join our team at our Head Office in Orsett. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in software development, working closely with an experienced senior developer on real-world business systems.What You’ll Be DoingAssisting in the development of internal web applications and automation toolsSupporting the maintenance and enhancement of existing systemsWriting clean, efficient, and well-documented codeLearning to design, build, and consume APIs and web servicesWorking with version control and development pipelinesCollaborating with wider IT and business teams to deliver practical solutionsWhat You’ll Learn And Work WithLanguages & frameworks: C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, LINQTechnologies: APIs, Web Services, JSON, Workflow systemsTools: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Azure DevOps, GitWhat We’re Looking ForA genuine interest in software/web developmentBasic understanding of programming or web technologies (through study, personal projects, or coursework)Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailWillingness to learn and take feedbackGood communication and teamwork skillsNice To Have (but Not Essential)Exposure to any of the technologies listed aboveExperience with Git or version controlAny personal or academic coding projectsWhat We OfferHands-on experience working on real business projectsMentorship from an experienced senior developerStructured learning and development opportunitiesA supportive environment to build your career in ITLocation: Head Office – Orsett, EssexType: Full-time apprenticeshipCompany BackgroundThe Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.LIFE CultureWe're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.Disability Confident Committed We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.Reasonable AdjustmentsWe want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.