Overview
Data Technician Apprentice – Level 3 (2026) – Milton Keynes
Location: Volkswagen Group UK – Milton Keynes
Department:
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract – Full Time
Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working in a data role or who holds a degree or masters degree in a subject such as Data Science will not be eligible.
You will also need to commit to completing a Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship.
What will you be doing?
We have a number of data apprenticeship roles available and the responsibilities and deliverables will vary but example duties include:
- Collecting and interpreting data from various sources, ensuring its accuracy and reliability
- Cleaning, transforming and organising data for analysis
- Using tools and techniques to visualise data in easy-to-understand formats for the team and wider business
- Actively seeking opportunities to learn and develop new skills in data analysis tools, techniques and methodologies
- Generating reports and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders
As part of the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship standard, you’ll be on track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in person, 1-2-1 and group learning.
What do you need?
To be successful in this apprenticeship you’ll have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. You should be familiar with Excel, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and enjoy gathering and manipulating data from a range of sources.
To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English and meet the government eligibility criteria, including:
- A UK citizen who has been resident in the UK or EEA for the previous three years.
- An EEA or Switzerland national who has obtained either pre-settled or settled status under the EUSS and have lived continuously in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous 3 years.
- A non-UK national who has been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years where no part of this period has been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. E.g. time undertaking a degree or Masters degree as an overseas student does not count towards the 3 years.
- An individual with immigration or asylum-seeking status which makes you eligible to receive government apprenticeship funding.
Prior knowledge and skills: You must not have more than six months professional experience in a similar role or hold a level 4 qualification or above in a related subject, e.g. a degree or masters degree in subjects including Maths, Data Analysis, Business Analytics etc.
Government funded learning programmes: You must not be on another government funded learning programme
What can we offer you?
You’ll be working towards your level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship over 2 years to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts. As well as salary of £20,000, you’ll also receive 27 days holiday – plus bank holidays, have access to our car schemes, pension scheme, employee well-being support, on-site restaurant and shopping discounts.
What’s the assessment process?
Once you hit the apply button, you will be asked to submit an application form with CV and answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you.
Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face-to-face assessment centre where you will take part in a range of activities based on real life tasks.
Successful candidates will be offered a place soon after the assessment centre for a September 2026 start.
By applying you are agreeing to share your information with Digital Native, our apprenticeship training provider.
Volkswagen Group UK
We’re driven by difference. With six big brands under one roof – each with its own history, designs and innovations – we’ve created some of the world’s most iconic vehicles, from luxury sports cars to family camper vans. Here, you’ll discover opportunities, explore ideas and tackle challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.
It takes a range of teams to make the Group successful. We all share the same aim: to deliver sustainable mobility for generations to come, while keeping the customer and their changing demands at the heart of everything we do.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join our industry as it undergoes the biggest transformation for over 100 years. With digitalisation, electrification and driverless mobility all coming to the market, we’re actively looking for people with new skills, knowledge, and outlooks. A brave new world demands brave, new, diverse people; so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you. We know that different perspectives and thought processes are vital as our industry goes through an exciting period of change.
Our apprenticeship schemes are a great way to charge up your career by gaining on the job experience and a professional qualification, whilst earning a competitive salary with great benefits.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
