At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive innovation using AI, automation, and software development to improve business efficiency.
- Company: Exciting tech company in Telford focused on emerging technologies.
- Benefits: Earn £16.00 per hour, gain hands-on experience, and enjoy a flexible work schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth into a permanent role leading tech initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by implementing cutting-edge AI solutions and improving business processes.
- Qualifications: Degree in tech-related field and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity with a company based on Hortonwood, Telford, who are looking for a Graduate Technology & AI Innovation Associate to work Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm. This position is a temporary to permanent role, for the right individual, paying £16.00 per hour depending on experience.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and forward‑thinking undergraduate or graduate to help drive innovation across our business through the use of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, data analytics, and modern software development tools. The successful candidate will work directly with management to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automate manual processes, develop internal applications, and create systems that provide meaningful business intelligence. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, experimenting with new technology, and delivering practical solutions that create measurable business value.
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how technology is adopted across the organisation and to gain hands‑on experience implementing real‑world AI and software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- AI & Automation Development
- Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies and tools.
- Design and implement AI‑driven solutions to improve business operations.
- Develop workflows using AI, machine learning, automation platforms, and low‑code/no‑code tools.
- Identify repetitive tasks and create automated solutions to reduce manual effort.
- Software & Application Development
- Design and build internal business applications.
- Develop dashboards, portals, and software tools to support operational teams.
- Integrate systems and databases to improve information flow across the business.
- Prototype and test innovative digital solutions.
- Business Process Improvement
- Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for optimisation.
- Map workflows and recommend technology‑driven improvements.
- Measure and report efficiency gains from implemented solutions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
- Data & Business Intelligence
- Collect, organise, and analyse business data.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide actionable insights.
- Create systems that help management make more informed commercial decisions.
- Identify trends and opportunities that can improve profitability and performance.
- Innovation & Research
- Stay up to date with developments in AI, automation, software development, and digital transformation.
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend practical applications for the business.
- Present findings and business cases to management.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Currently studying for or recently completed a degree in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Interest in AI and emerging technologies.
- Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.
Desirable
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar.
- Knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, or open‑source AI models.
- Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate, Make, Zapier, or n8n.
- Familiarity with databases, APIs, and data visualisation tools.
- Understanding of business processes and operational workflows.
- Experience building apps, websites, dashboards, or software projects.
What Success Looks Like
- Within the first 12 months, identify and implement multiple opportunities for process automation.
- Develop internal applications that save time and improve operational efficiency.
- Create reporting and analytics tools that improve decision‑making.
- Introduce AI solutions that deliver measurable business benefits.
- Help establish a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate tangible contributions to cost reduction, productivity improvement, and profit growth.
Career Development Opportunity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Development
- Business Process Engineering
- Data Analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Commercial Decision Making
The position has the potential to evolve into a permanent role leading technology, automation, and AI initiatives across the organisation.
Graduate Technology & AI Innovation Associate in Shrewsbury employer: Major Recruitment Telford
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