Digital and AI Apprentice Engineer - Catapwlt

Please do not apply for the position if you have a Degree within Computer Science or a similar discipline as you will not be eligible for the apprenticeship position.

You must be a resident in Wales and have lived in Wales for 3 years

About Kingspan Group

We are seeking a curious and motivated Digital and AI Apprentice Engineer to support the design, development, testing and documentation of practical digital, automation and AI enabled solutions across Kingspan Insulated Panels.

This is an apprenticeship level role. The successful candidate is not expected to be a fully independent AI engineer from day one. The role is designed to provide supervised workplace experience aligned to a Software Developer apprenticeship pathway, with exposure to applied AI, automation, data handling and secure system integration.

Vacancy Description (Daily duties)

Software Development and Digital Solutions

· Assist with the design, development and testing of simple digital tools, scripts and applications.

· Learn to write clear, maintainable and secure code, ideally using Python or similar languages.

· Support the improvement of tools and processes through testing, feedback and iteration.

· Document requirements, changes, testing outcomes and user guidance clearly.

Applied AI and Automation

· Support the development and testing of practical AI enabled tools and workflow automations.

· Help identify business processes where automation or AI could reduce manual effort or improve access to information.

· Learn how prompts, structured information and internal data sources affect the quality of AI outputs.

· Gather user feedback and help translate it into improvement actions.

Integration, Data and Security

· Learn how business systems connect through APIs, data flows and integration patterns.

· Support simple integration and data preparation tasks under guidance.

· Handle data responsibly and follow agreed security, access control and governance standards.

· Work with IT and security colleagues to ensure solutions are safe and appropriate for business use.

Stakeholder Support and Professional Practice

· Work with colleagues across IT, operations, supply chain, commercial and customer service teams.

· Help gather requirements and explain technical ideas in clear business language.

· Take part in project discussions, demonstrations and review sessions.

Required skills/experience:

Technical Skills

· Interest in software development, AI, automation or digital problem solving.

· Willingness to learn coding, ideally Python or another relevant language.

· Basic understanding of IT systems, data and Microsoft 365 tools.

· Awareness of cyber security, data protection and responsible technology use.

Experience and Background