Technology Graduate Programme

Technology Graduate Programme

Apply locations: Asda House

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: December 30, 2024 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: R-036719

Job Title

Technology Graduate Programme

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent Graduate (Fixed Term)

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Business and Systems Analysis

Closing Date

29 December 2024

Are you a forward-thinking, dynamic Graduate looking to kick start your career in Technology? Where better to start than one of the UK’s largest retailers, investing in Digital, Technology, and Data right here in Leeds?

Asda Technology is building a completely new, world-class technology landscape that’s transforming what we do, and how we deliver it. From building eCommerce platforms and state-of-the-art internal management systems to creating apps, AI, cyber security, and store surveillance.

“Everything about Asda”

We are a values-led organisation. As such we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone's input.

Our collaborative culture, the size of our business, and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.

We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

“Everything you'll love”

• 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for yourself and switch off
• 4 weekly pay – which means you get an extra payday a year
• Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best; the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
• Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes - we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business.
• Free city centre parking – you can also use it outside working hours

Plus much more!

“That’s more like it”

“Find Your Role”

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are we. The Asda website supports over 2 million transactions a month. Our machine-learning robots find the fastest routes in our 42 distribution centres. And our software keeps over 500 central systems secure. So, it’s safe to say technology is a big part of everything we do, and getting bigger. We are looking for inspired minds to join us on this exciting journey.

Our graduate programme will give you the opportunity to experience different areas of our Technology function helping you to choose the superpower that you want to develop into.

Whether you choose a career in Engineering, running the Platforms that serve our customers and colleagues, or securing our assets within Cyber Security, you’ll be making a difference at one of the UK’s biggest retailers.

Asda Technology is a dynamic, fast-paced environment and we are looking for graduates with a passion for technology and a desire to learn. If you're ready to dive into the world of Technology and help shape the future of retail, we'd love to hear from you!

“Find your everything at Asda” - bringing brighter living within everyone's reach.

Take time to complete your online application; it really is the best way to make a good first impression. Once we receive your application, we use a range of techniques to narrow down the field and help us find our ideal candidates.

If you are successful at each stage, you will progress to the next. This will include:

• A short, blended personality and numerical assessment
• Three, quick video interview questions
• A half-day assessment centre, where you will meet the team and find out more about the programme.

If you are successful, we will ask you to come and join ASDA in September 2025.

Applications may close before the deadline so please register your interest as soon as possible.

All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement. Asda does not provide sponsorship for our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to choose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

About us

Asda is Reimagining Retail

It’s hard for anyone to imagine how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with, there are hundreds more you don’t often get to see. In fact, because our business is changing, we're creating new roles all the time! So take the time to look around. Once you’ve had the chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best. And don't forget you can keep an eye on new positions and check how your current applications are progressing by visiting regularly.