Technology Engineering Apprentice (Edinburgh)

Help us empower our people and Help Britain Prosper

Lloyds Banking Group is dedicated to delivering high-quality apprenticeship experiences, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

This is an opportunity to learn skills, gain a qualification and earn a salary, all while playing an important role in shaping finance as force for good.

Be a key player in our transformation. Learn new skills, bring your ideas to life on innovative projects, and help us power up better, faster, and safer ways to serve our customers. With endless growth opportunities, grab the chance to start a career that means something.

What you’ll learn

Are you passionate about technology? Do you love coding? Are you ready to take on the challenge of enhancing innovative digital products? If so, a career in Technology Engineering at Lloyds Banking Group could be the perfect fit for you.

During your Level 4 apprenticeship program, which typically spans up to two years, you will have the opportunity to specialise in one of the following areas: Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Cyber Security. Your specific placement will be communicated as part of our recruitment process. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will explore various technological fields and make a significant impact on numerous individuals and businesses. You will gain practical experience with cutting-edge technology and acquire skills such as:

• Utilisng containers (for software packaging)

• Handling code changes effectively

• Working with cloud services

• Developing and integrating APIs to connect different software systems

Why Lloyds Banking Group?

We’re the UK’s largest digital bank, with 22 million digitally active customers. But we’re just getting started. That’s why we’re investing up to £3bn each year in cutting-edge tech like AI and cloud technology. We’re transforming our business in numerous ways, from collaborations in the fintech industry to encouraging a culture of learning and technology.

What you’ll need

• National 5 (or equivalent) at grade A-C in both Maths and English (English language and / or literature)

These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications.

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2026. 

Whilst we welcome candidates who have a degree, this cannot be in a field related to the apprenticeship due to a crossover in learning. We’ll request a copy of your degree module transcript to review if your degree may contain prior learning.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Important information

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be re-graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 9th March 2025

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need close for applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday – Friday).

Please note that other LBG recruitment mailboxes are unable to answer questions related to apprenticeship recruitment.