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AI Engineer Apprentice

QA · Pontefract, ENG, GB · $50k

Actively hiring Posted 5 months ago

Role overview

  • Agentic AI for process optimisation
  • Research and prototype autonomous AI agents to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Explore orchestration frameworks (e.g. LangChain, CrewAI, OpenAI Assistants)
  • Design intelligent tools to support high-volume or time-critical operations
  • Real-time accessibility
  • Develop live captioning and transcription systems to support inclusive services
  • Work with ASR technologies (e.g. Whisper, Deepgram, Google Speech API)
  • Address challenges like low-latency transcription and speaker diarisation

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and testing of AI-driven solutions across client and internal projects
  • Conduct applied research into LLMs, agentic AI, speech technologies, and more
  • Translate user needs into technical experiments and prototypes
  • Contribute to codebases, documentation, and testing efforts
  • Participate in workshops and stakeholder engagements
  • Apply academic learning to practical project work
  • A graduate or undergraduate in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related fields
  • A self-taught AI/ML practitioner with relevant projects
  • An early-career technologist seeking formal qualifications and impactful work
  • Strong foundation in AI/ML (e.g. neural networks, NLP, transformers)
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Familiarity with LLM APIs and open-source models (e.g. GPT, Claude, Whisper)
  • Understanding of agentic AI frameworks (e.g. LangChain, AutoGen)
  • A passionate, motivated and driven person
  • Experience with ASR or captioning tools
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG)
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)
  • Experience in client-facing roles or service delivery
  • Two A-levels in one or more similar subject plus B in A-Level maths.
  • Two A-levels in one or more similar subject plus 2-years work experience in tech.
  • Level 4 or 5 apprenticeship in a similar technical subject.**
  • International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject.
  • 3+ years in a similar subject-related role.
  • A first degree in a numerate discipline (but excluding Computer Science as not fundable).
  • A fully funded qualification through a recognised UK apprenticeship programme
  • Experience working with leading clients in media and creative sectors
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • A flexible and inclusive working environment
  • Opportunities to work on projects that combine advanced technology with real-world impact
  • Paid annual leave / holiday entitlement
  • Career progression
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Onsite carpark

About the company

As a leading supplier of technology-driven marketing solutions, we partner with some of the UK’s biggest names across retail and hospitality sectors. We are committed to delivering innovative end-to-end print solutions that empower big brands. As we expand our capabilities in artificial intelligence, we are seeking a forward-thinking AI Engineer Apprentice to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while gaining a formal qualification through a government-approved apprenticeship programme.

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