We offer apprenticeships in the following areas
Kick-start your career with an Apprenticeship
At PDMS, we're always learning- it's part of our DNA.
We're proud of our track record of providing apprentices with opportunities to grow and develop in a supportive workplace. We have found that apprentices bring fresh and new ideas into our organisation and quickly contribute to creating value for our customers.
Our paid apprenticeship programme covers two years and is designed to kick-start your career and help you gain invaluable experience. Many of our former apprentices are still working for us to this day and are continuing to excel in their chosen careers.
What does an apprenticeship involve?
As an apprentice at PDMS, you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience of working on our projects. From day one, you will be developing both personally and professionally with a dedicated training programme that gives you access to different expertise and disciplines - not to mention being surrounded by a great bunch of people.
Typically as a PDMS apprentice, you’ll work for four days a week and spend one day studying towards your qualification. This enables you to directly put into practice your theoretical studies while also learning on the job.
What are we looking for?
We’re not expecting you to have all the skills from day one, we’ll support and train you throughout your apprenticeship. If your skill-set looks a little different from this but you think you can bring value to the role – we’d love to learn more about you!Personal skills
- Have problem-solving skills, organisation and attention to detail
- Have clear communication skills – both verbal and written
- A positive, motivated and self-starter attitude
- Openness, curious-minded/ inquisitive
- A passion for technology and dedication to learn and study
- A willingness to learn and commitment to develop new skills
- A team player mindset, ideally with proven experience working in a group/team
Other desirable skills
- Be familiar with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and ideally Microsoft Teams
- Relevant work experience or customer facing experience
- An understanding of programming languages, ideally C#, HTML, CSS, SQL or JavaScript or similar
We are not currently accepting any applications for Apprenticeships but will be re-launching our scheme in Autumn 2023.
The application process
Apply for apprenticeship
Apply online and upload a copy of your CV
Shortlisting & interviews
If successful, you will be invited for an interview either online or in person
Selection & onboarding
The successful candidate will be invited to start at PDMS as an Apprentice
Apprenticeship Benefits at PDMS
Buddy Scheme
All our apprentices are given a dedicated buddy to help them throughout their time at PDMS. They will be your go-to for getting up to speed with your new role and help with answering any questions that you have.
Earn while you learn
Apprentices are paid a competitive salary on a monthly basis.
Flexible & Remote Working
We offer a relaxed and flexible work environment with the option to work from home.
Supported Learning
We ensure you are supported throughout your studies as an apprentice and will continue your professional learning beyond this.
Health & Wellbeing
The wellbeing of our employees is very important to us. We provide Private Health Care, Permanent Health Insurance, qualified mental health first aiders and regular wellbeing-focused talks.
Pension Contribution
After one year of service, PDMS will start to contribute towards your pension.
Employee Benefit Trust
After one year of service, staff automatically become beneficiaries of our Employee Benefit Trust.
Social Club
From regular social events, to nights out for food and drinks, to trips away, we are proud of our social scene which is organised by our staff-run social committee. Employee contributions are matched by PDMS.
Home Internet Subsidy
We contribute towards your home broadband costs.
Charity Days
Our full-time employees can take up to two days a year to volunteer for meaningful causes.
Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
PDMS staff have the ability to purchase or sell up to five days of holiday each year.
Car Parking
Free onsite car parking for PDMS employees.
Awards
We celebrate our rising stars – employees have the ability to nominate their collegues who have gone over and above.
Death in Service
If the worst should happen, we offer death in service to all of our permanent employees.
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