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Dev Ops Apprentice

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and the fourth largest in the world. Our Firefighters are at the heart of our communities and work in what can be unpredictable, but most certainly an exciting and rewarding role. 

Our frontline is supported by a hardworking team of non-uniformed staff, from accountants and ICT specialists to cooks and technicians, without whom we could not function.

Overview:

We are looking for a Dev Ops Apprentice and the aim of this role is to contribute to the software development of Web and Desktop systems within Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). Working closely with the DaTS Business Services Team across the entire software development lifecycle of SFRS DaTS systems and with the solution design and delivery teams.

This role can be based in any of the following locations: Inverness, Dundee, Johnstone, Cambuslang and Newbridge. There will be an assessment centre day held on the 30th of October at Headquarters Westburn Dr, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 7NA

Responsibilities:

  • Learn how to review and investigate reported bugs and user issues
  • Learn how to patch, test and maintain web and desktop applications, database systems and software application environments
  • Learn…

Location
Essex
Employer
QA Apprenticeships
Provider
QA
Wages
£10.64 per hour
Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Monday, October 20, 2025

Opportunity Details

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and the fourth largest in the world. Our Firefighters are at the heart of our communities and work in what can be unpredictable, but most certainly an exciting and rewarding role. 

Our frontline is supported by a hardworking team of non-uniformed staff, from accountants and ICT specialists to cooks and technicians, without whom we could not function.

Overview:

We are looking for a Dev Ops Apprentice and the aim of this role is to contribute to the software development of Web and Desktop systems within Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). Working closely with the DaTS Business Services Team across the entire software development lifecycle of SFRS DaTS systems and with the solution design and delivery teams.

This role can be based in any of the following locations: Inverness, Dundee, Johnstone, Cambuslang and Newbridge. There will be an assessment centre day held on the 30th of October at Headquarters Westburn Dr, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 7NA

Responsibilities:

  • Learn how to review and investigate reported bugs and user issues
  • Learn how to patch, test and maintain web and desktop applications, database systems and software application environments
  • Learn how to design and build large scale software systems that are reliable, secure and meet user requirements
  • Involvement in Investigation and remediation of reported issues, bug fixing and testing, planned software system maintenance and upgrades/patching, technical design elements of new systems, testing and preparing software for release management and software configuration and security best practices
  • Produce technical documentation and user guides for developed systems
  • Attend all training and development activities as required, and complete all necessary studies and qualifications to achieve the Diploma in Digital Applications Support SCQF Level 6 progressing onto Diploma Digital Technology: Software Development SCQF level 8

You will need the following skills:

Essential:

  • National 4 Maths and English or equivalent
  • Higher computing or equivalent
  • Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and a drive to success in DaTS
  • Proactive attitude to problem solving and shows enthusiasm for learning new skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • A good team player and can also add value working independently
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Undertakes work with honesty and integrity
  • Well organised and methodical, operating with pace, enthusiasm and creativity

Desirable:

  • National 5 Maths and English or equivalent
  • A clear desire for a career in DaTS
  • A knowledge of software development and coding
  • Driving licence / willingness to travel across Scotland to meet the business needs of the national Service

Salary: £22,129 per annum

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm 

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and attractive pension scheme
  • A range of excellent family friendly policies including those that promote a work life balance
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!

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Posted
Monday, September 22, 2025
Apply by
Monday, October 20, 2025
Interviews
Monday, September 22, 2025
Start date
Monday, September 22, 2025
For more information about this vacancy please contact QA on 01793696141 (Ref ID: 274303)

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