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Data Technician Apprentice

Provides support to the Sales and Customer Service teams across a range of tasks, predominantly customer-facing. This role works alongside some of the more senior members of the Sales Team providing additional input on a range of projects and processes.

Data Technician

Data Technician Apprentice

Safety First Aid Group

Role Overview

• Gain a thorough understanding of the Customer Service function

• Offer backup support in times of staff holidays or peak periods

• Ensure customer sales orders are keyed accurately and efficiently

• Manage incoming queries from customers by telephone and email, ensuring that each resolution is met with accountability and resolved at first point of contact where possible

• Liaise with internal teams to resolve customer queries

• Update internal systems based on customer discussions or requirements

• Assist in analysing customer product ranges and providing recommendations based on a gap analysis

• Populate data templates and product upload forms

• Perform initial customer research and report back to the account manager

• Share pre-produced marketing collateral with selected customers and partner organisations

• Collate product information and pricing provided by the Account Manager into a concise product proposal template

• Assist customers with the day-to-day use of the platforms we operate

• Input pricing agreed by the Account Manager into the ERP

• Run sales reports from the system and apply to customer reporting templates

• Offer product merchandising materials to customers and audit their websites to update copy and imagery

• Perform or jointly attend some introductory calls with customers for both screening and initial information gathering

• Offer additional support to other areas of the business, for which training will be provided if necessary

• Support the business in achieving its overall business objectives

• Wholly embrace sustainability and compliance to support business objectives and ambition

Training to be Provided

You will work towards the Data Technician apprenticeship standard, with training delivered by Solveway alongside your role.

Desired Skills

• Communication skills• Organisation skills• Analytical skills• Customer care skills• Administrative skills• Attention to detail• Problem solving skills

Qualifications

  • • GCSE English grade 4 (desired)
  • • GCSE Maths grade 4 (desired)

About Safety First Aid Group

Safety First Aid is a market-leading manufacturer and wholesaler of high-quality first aid and safety supplies for the workplace, home, travel and leisure. We work with resellers and distributors across the UK in multiple sectors including retail, education, catering, hospitality, industrial and more.

We are part of the Safety First Aid Group, established more than 60 years ago in 1959, and a second generation, family-run business with quality, customer service and sustainability firmly embedded at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a vast range of products from our UK warehouse based in Hertfordshire, including exclusive house and guest brands, to our trade customers across a range of industries.

Future Prospects

For the right candidate, this role offers a clear route of progression into account management or customer services.

Training & Qualification

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Key Details

Closing Date

24 Nov 2026

Start Date

29 Oct 2026

Duration

14 months

Wage

£17,000

Year

Location

Avenue One, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2WW

Closing Date

24 Nov 2026