# Trainee AI & Automation Engineer

**Company**: NEXT
**Location**: Leicester, Leicestershire
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £31,145
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Retail

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## Description

We are looking for a Trainee Site Ops AI & Automation Engineer to join the Developments team and support the growth of automation and AI-driven solutions. Based at NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire.

As a Trainee Site Ops AI & Automation Engineer, you'll support the transformation of operational workflows by assisting in the development of automation and AI-driven solutions. Working closely with experienced engineers, you'll help streamline repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, and contribute to more efficient ways of working.

**Responsibilities**

Business Process Automation

- Assist in identifying repetitive or manual processes where automation could improve efficiency.

- Support the development of Python-based scripts to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

- Work with team members to understand existing workflows and contribute to automation solutions.

- Help maintain and improve existing automation tools and scripts.

- Contribute to documenting processes and sharing knowledge across the team.

- Learn how automation impacts performance, capacity, and operational efficiency.

- Develop wider business knowledge and commercial understanding.

Automated Testing & Quality Assurance

- Develop, implement, and maintain Python-based scripts to validate platform functionality and performance.

- Continuously review and enhance testing processes, introducing AI-assisted validation to increase efficiency and coverage.

- Proactively identify opportunities for automation in regression testing, reporting, and operational workflows.

- Gain hands-on experience using AI tools to support automation and development tasks.

- Assist in experimenting with AI-assisted workflows and AI-assisted coding tools.

- Support the team in exploring new technologies and understanding their practical applications.

**Requirements**

- A STEM/Computer Science degree is preferred but not essential

- Experience and interest in AI and automation, with a curiosity for how they can improve workflows.

- Familiarity with Python and an interest in automation and scripting.

- Understanding of basic web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

- Exposure to APIs and an interest in how systems integrate.

- Analytical mindset with an interest in problem-solving and improving processes.

- Comfortable working with data (e.g., basic SQL or data analysis tools is beneficial).

- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from others.

- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing new technical skills.

**Benefits**

- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)

- Company performance-based bonus

- Sharesave scheme

- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas

- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty

- Early VIP access to sale stock

- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops

- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices

- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services

- Free on-site parking

- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing

- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification

- Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store

- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

## Skills

### Required
- Python
- AI
- automation
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- APIs
- SQL
- data analysis

### Nice to have
- STEM
- Computer Science
- scripting

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