IT Support Apprentice (Propergeeks)

PROPERGEEKS LIMITED

WALLASEY, CH45 8NY

Closes in 6 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 September 2024

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Summary

Assist in the diagnostics and repair of hardware/software failures and user generated issues. Use your knowledge of Windows and Mac OS software to troubleshoot issues and resolve them for the user, both in person and via remote support.

Annual wage
£19,000 a year

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

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Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Interact with customers in our store and answer customer queries on the telephone and by digital contact
  • Maintain good and safe housekeeping standards in the shop and workshop areas
  • Comply with company dictated procedures in the handling of computerised devices, data security and protection, cash handling and customer record-card completion
  • Comply with company dictated procedures concerning the safe handling of electrical goods, chemicals (cleaning fluids, solvents), fire safety equipment and security routines
  • Attend company sourced training courses in association with your Apprenticeship Learning Plan
  • Sign and comply with the company’s dictated procedure in the reporting of illegal and legal adult digital content
  • Comply with our Equal Opportunities and Equitable Access policy
  • Comply with our dress/uniform code

Where you’ll work

49 LEASOWE ROAD

WALLASEY

CH45 8NY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
  • Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
  • apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
  • Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
  • Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
  • Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
  • Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
  • Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
  • Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
  • Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
  • Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
  • Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
  • Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
  • Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
  • Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
  • Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
  • Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
  • Test and evaluate network environments
  • Monitor performance and usage of a network
  • Deploy applications on a network
  • Set up storage and data access for staff
  • Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
  • Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
  • Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
  • Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
  • Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
  • Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
  • Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
  • Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
  • Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
  • Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
  • apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
  • Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
  • Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
  • Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
  • Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
  • Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
  • Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
  • Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

    • Your training plan

    Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

    Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

    Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Information Communications Technician, with training in how to:

    • Efficiently operate and control your ICT infrastructure – physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage
    • Use infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components
    • Prioritise systems support tasks and monitor and maintaining system performance
    • Maintain regulatory, legal, and professional standards
    • Support the information systems needs for your business

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
    • English (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Understanding of Windows
    • Understanding Mac OS software
    • Motivated
    • Customer facing skills
    • Enthusiasm to learn
    • Good time management skills

    Other requirements

    Ability to communicate technical information to the user estate with a genuine desire to assist the customer.

    About this company

    Established in 2008, Propergeeks is based entirely on the Wirral, but we cover all CH postcodes. We offer a mobile service covering Wirral and Ellesmere Port and a shop-based service from our Leasowe Road store in Wallasey Village. We also offer a 'Remote Support Desk' facility which, in many cases, can resolve common software issues without the need for us to have any physical contact with customers or their devices, (internet service required). We have over 30 year’s experience in repairing computers and laptops and we only employ skilled staff who are trained and competent to handle any computer problem, skilfully and quickly. We offer free advice if you need it, a free collection and delivery service if you need that and we never charge a call-out fee. Our reputation is your guarantee that you'll be happy with what we do, happy with the price we charge and happy to recommend us to your friends and family.

    After this apprenticeship

    The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274762.

    Apply now

    Closes in 6 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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