Information Communications Technician Apprentice (ICT)

CORNERSTONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

PRESTON FARM, TS18 3TG

Closes on Monday 11 November

Posted on 11 September 2024


Summary

Cornerstone are looking for a tech minded apprentice who has personal skills to help our customers with IT support. This role will give you a great insight into cloud services, telephony & more. This is an exceptional opportunity for a tech enthusiast to be a part of Cornerstone Business Solutions. The successful learner will gain Level 3 ICT.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

1 Year 6 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

  • Prepare customer computers and computer related equipment ready to be taken onsite for installation
  • Install and configure software applications
  • Diagnose and repair customer computer’s, network equipment, computer-linked equipment and computer-related equipment
  • Help produce and maintain IT statistics, reports, checklists and other documentation as necessary
  • Assist with the upkeep of the IT inventory
  • Maintain and update customer interaction on company CRM software
  • Pro-actively implement the company’s policies and procedures
  • Undertake any other relevant duties that may be reasonably requested by the company

Where you’ll work

MAP HOUSE

3 GEORGE STEPHENSON COURT

OFF WESTLAND WAY

PRESTON FARM

TS18 3TG

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

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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

    • Level 3 Information Communication Technician
    • Support Pathway
    • One day per week, day release
    • Middlesbrough College

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade 4)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Passion for Technology

    Other requirements

    This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.

    About this company

    Cornerstone Business Solutions are a multi award winning IT services business based in the North east of England. We pride ourselves on our levels of customer service and have brought back true service values to the industry. Cornerstone Business Solutions follow a tried and tested process designed to dovetail our services with our client’s unique business needs.

    https://cornerstonebs.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Opportunity may arise if you are working towards targets set by the business, there may be an offer of full-time employment and further studies for a level 4 qualification

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276112.

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    Closes on Monday 11 November

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