Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship - MHT (Software developer)

Apprenticeship Description

Software Developer Apprentice

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £22,000 – £25,000 per annum
Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier)
Duration: 3 years

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join MHT Technology as a Software Developer Degree Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a fully funded degree.

As part of our three-year programme, you’ll develop practical software engineering skills while earning a salary and learning from some of the best engineers in the industry. You’ll gain exposure to multiple departments, contributing to real-world, multi-disciplinary projects with a focus on software development.

If you’re inquisitive, hands-on, and passionate about coding, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing coding and programming skills, producing high-quality code following best practices
• Contributing to software development for research and development projects
• Researching emerging technologies and evaluating their potential use
• Testing software solutions on hardware and simulators
• Participating in team and project meetings, contributing to design decisions
• Debugging, refactoring, and improving code quality
• Implementing changes to fix bugs and introduce new features
• Working with databases and data connections
• Supporting software testing to meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Assisting with user interface design
• Delivering secure, scalable software using modern development methodologies
• Using industry-standard tools for version control, build, release, and deployment

Training & Qualification

You will complete a Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship, leading to:

BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineer)

• Delivered by Newcastle College (remote and in-person)
• Typically one day per week during term time
• Remaining time spent learning on the job with our experienced development team

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Flexible working available

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Minimum 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced company pension
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay and income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail, leisure, and cinema discounts
• Health, wellbeing, and social activities

About You

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn. You’ll ideally have:

• A passion for coding and strong IT skills
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Analytical and logical thinking skills
• Ability to plan and manage your workload effectively

You will also be:

• A strong communicator
• A team player
• Customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

Qualifications

Essential:

• GCSEs (Grade 4–9 / C or above) in English, Maths, and a STEM subject
• A Level (or equivalent) in a STEM subject

Desirable:

• A Level in Computer Science or IT
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points

Career Progression

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is potential to progress into a Software Development Engineer role within MHT Technology.

About Us

MHT Technology is a global leader in tank gauging, terminal automation, and stock management solutions for bulk liquid storage. As part of the Endress+Hauser Group, we develop innovative software and hardware solutions for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.

Our systems support up to 1,500 tanks and are used in over 100 countries. With innovation at our core and people at the heart of everything we do, we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers worldwide.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Things to Consider

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be able to travel to our office and Newcastle College as required

Application Process

Apply directly through Newcastle College.

Closing Date: 30th April 2026
Applications will be reviewed as received.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the selection process after the closing date.