Apprentice Data Technician
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Company: EVM DIRECT LTD
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Location: HORSHAM, RH13 9RT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000057525
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Application Deadline Date: 20/10/2026
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Start Date: 23/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm, including 30 minutes per day for lunch break and 6 hours study per week.
Brief Description
To support their continued growth EVM UK is looking for a motivated Apprentice Data Technician to join their Marketing department at their Southwater, West Sussex office. This is a hands-on apprenticeship where you will earn while you learn, working with data across the business and studying for your Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will be offered a permanent position.
Vacancy Detail
What you will gain:
- Working with data from across the business including sales, aftersales and parts. Sourcing, organising, analysing and presenting it so company teams make better, faster decisions
- Full training will be provided alongside your Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship so no previous experience in data or the minibus and coach sector will be needed to apply
Key Responsibilities:
Will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Sourcing & Managing Data
- Sourcing data securely from trusted internal and external sources, including our CRM system (Odoo), sales, aftersales and industry datasets
- Collating and formatting data so it is ready for processing, review and further analysis by colleagues
- Blending data from different sources and formats to explore how it supports our business needs
- Storing, managing and sharing data securely, in line with company procedures and GDPR requirements
Analysing & Presenting Data
- Analysing structured and unstructured data using basic statistical methods to support business outcomes
- Validating your results through cross-checking and other techniques to spot faults and ensure data quality
- Presenting data clearly for review and analysis using tables, charts, graphs and dashboards
Communication & Development
- Communicating results verbally, through reports and technical documentation, tailoring the message to your audience
- Collaborating with colleagues, customers and partners at all levels to create real value from data
- Taking ownership of your own development and keeping up to date with new tools, technologies and techniques
Who you will be:
- Someone who is curious with good attention to detail, a logical mindset and a genuine interest in numbers and technology.
- Someone confident using Microsoft Excel and Office; experience with Power BI and other data tools is an advantage but not essential
- Someone who is a logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
- Someone who is a clear communicator and comfortable working with people at all levels
- Someone with the right to working in the Uk who is not in full-time education
- Someone committed to completing the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship, including off-the-job training
Other Information
Things you need to know:
- This is a 24-month apprenticeship and applicants must be committed to completing the course
- This is an office-based role at EVM’s Southwater offices with one day per week studying at Chichester College Campus
- Applicants must be able to travel to the employer office and the college campus either using their own car or by public transport
- Nearest rail station to Southwater is Horsham about 25-minute walk and bus route
- All applicants must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and have the right to work in the UK
- All applicants must live in the local catchment West Sussex area and be able to travel between the office and the college
- All applicants MUST have already completed and achieved their GCSE Math and English minimum grade 4 to be eligible to apply and be free from full-time education
- The package for this role includes a starting salary in line with the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage and offers long term progression opportunities
- Package benefits include: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Statutory sick pay, Workplace Pension Scheme, Employee benefits portal, Cycle to Work Scheme