Graduate Digital Applications Assistant

Are you looking to start or develop your career in digital systems, data, and manufacturing technology?

The Hyde Group is offering an exciting opportunity for a Digital Applications Assistant based at our divisional head office in Dukinfield. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career candidate who wants to gain hands-on experience in digital transformation, systems implementation, and Industry 4.0 technologies within a high-tech engineering environment.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors. 

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

Main Duties

Digital Systems & Projects

• Support implementation of new digital systems across the business.

• Assist in developing and testing system solutions from concept to deployment.

• Work with IT and engineering teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

• Contribute to ERP and manufacturing system improvements.

Data, Reporting & Automation

• Develop dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI).

• Analyse data to support operational and management decisions.

• Help automate manual processes using digital tools and AI concepts.

• Support data integrity, migration, and system performance improvements.

Process Improvement (Industry 4.0)

• Work on initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs.

• Support proof-of-concept work through to full business deployment.

• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement teams to implement change.

Training & Support

• Create clear documentation and user guides.

• Support training of system users across the business.

• Provide first-line support for digital tools and systems.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork.

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload.

• Data analysis and problem-solving mindset.

• Ability to produce clear, well-written documentation.

• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

• Exposure to reporting tools such as Power BI.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of ERP or manufacturing systems.

• Awareness of process improvement or continuous improvement methods.

• Basic knowledge of automation, scripting, or data tools.

• Interest in digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

• Awareness of cybersecurity best practices (e.g. Cyber Essentials).

 Ideal Candidate Profile (Graduate Pathway)

This role would suit someone who:

Has a degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data or similar.

Has completed placements, internships, or relevant projects.

Is interested in how digital systems support manufacturing operations.

Enjoys problem-solving and working with both technical and non-technical teams.

 Career Development & Progression

This role provides a structured pathway into:

Systems Analyst or Digital Transformation roles.

ERP / business systems (e.g. IFS) specialist positions.

Data and reporting roles.

Continuous Improvement and automation-focused careers.

You will gain hands-on experience across multiple business units and work closely with senior stakeholders and technical specialists.

 What we offer

Competitive salary.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

Purpose built sites with free parking.

Discounted gym membership.

Excellent career development opportunities available.

Cycle to work scheme.

 Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you.