IT Apprenticeship

DIGITAL ID LTD

Stockport, SK1 1HG

Closes on Monday 28 October

Posted on 11 September 2024


Summary

Are you passionate about IT and eager to launch your career in technology? Join Digital ID as an IT Support Apprentice, where you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge hardware and software in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

Annual wage
£12,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

1

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

Customer Support: Provide exceptional application and hardware support to external customers and internal users via telephone, email, and remote login.

Service Desk Support: Log and manage customer calls, tracking all activities related to resolving technical issues.

Hardware Support: Administer Return Merchandise Authorisation (RMA) procedures for hardware returns, and assist in the service, repair, and upgrades of specialist printer hardware.

Accreditation & Training: Undertake training to gain and maintain third-party accreditation and certification in relevant technologies.

Technical Problem Solving: Assist in diagnosing and resolving a variety of technical issues to meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

Where you’ll work

Highbank Court

3 Highbankside

Stockport

SK1 1HG

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

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES 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

    Create your next generation of outstanding IT Technicians. This apprenticeship creates expert Support Technicians with exceptional problem-solving skills. We teach people how to optimise systems, configure devices, and provide an effective IT support service centred around customer care.

    Our curriculum combines expert training and personal support to develop confidence alongside skill. We empower our apprentices to unlock their potential, keeping your IT systems and end-users working effectively.

    Whether you are a large IT solutions company that supports external clients, or a smaller in-house IT Department, an IT Support Technician apprentice is guaranteed to improve the overall efficiency and productivity of your company, by resolving technical issues and providing prompt solutions.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 5/C)
    • Maths (grade 4/C)

    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
    • IT skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Digital ID is the UK’s largest ID card company, with over 25 years of experience in providing expert solutions for businesses of all sizes. From secure access control to card printing solutions, they work with a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, and corporate industries. As an IT Support Apprentice, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that provides high-level technical support and service to both our clients and internal users, ensuring smooth operations every day.

    http://www.digitalid.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Pension scheme and health insurance plan after probation Free parking and cycle-to-work scheme with onsite shower facilities Employee assistance program providing 24/7 confidential support for you and your family Discounts with retailers

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possible full-time position within the business and progression onto a Level 4 programme. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275585.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 28 October

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