IT Support Apprentice

TWIN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

London, SE10 9GB

Closes in 4 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 September 2024


Summary

Kickstart your IT career as an IT Support Apprentice with Twin Group in Greenwich! Gain hands-on experience with Salesforce, Office 365, networking, and more. Provide top-notch support, troubleshoot issues, and work with cutting-edge tech. If you're passionate about IT and eager to learn, apply now!

Annual wage
£12,646.40 to £22,605.44 a year

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Full-time 5 days a week 9am- 5:30pm

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 9 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

  • As an IT Support Apprentice, you'll play a key role in keeping our IT systems running smoothly. With our support, you’ll get involved in:
    • Assisting with the general administration of Salesforce
    • Logging tickets and helping to resolve technical issues via our helpdesk
    • Delivering high-quality technical support via phone, email, and remote screen sharing
    • Troubleshooting, managing change requests, and performing system builds
    • Conducting routine maintenance and system monitoring
    • Supporting a wide range of technologies, including WIFI, Networking, Office 365, Android, VOIP, and Microsoft Windows

Where you’ll work

12

Lambarde Square

London

SE10 9GB

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

E-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

    Training and Development:

    At Twin Group, we are committed to your growth. As part of the apprenticeship, you will receive comprehensive training through our training provider, eTraining, which is also part of the Twin Group. eTraining will guide you through your learning journey, ensuring you gain valuable IT skills and knowledge that will support your development in this role and beyond.

    You will learn on the job and be fully supported by our skills coaches and It team to ensure you have all the tools needed to succeed in a career in IT. 

    Requirements

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Reliability
    • Honest
    • Punctual
    • Organised
    • passionate
    • hardworking

    Other requirements

    Why Join Twin Group? At Twin Group, we provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology. As an apprentice, you’ll receive training and guidance to help you succeed in the world of IT. Start your IT career with us today – apply now and take the first step towards a future in tech!

    About this company

    About Twin Group: Twin Group is a leading provider of education and training services, dedicated to delivering exceptional learning experiences and career opportunities. We specialise in a range of areas including language education, professional development, and apprenticeship programs. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving their career goals and to help businesses build skilled and capable teams. At Twin Group, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every team member can thrive.

    https://www.twinemployment.com/uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    After completing the IT Support Apprenticeship at Twin Group, there are several progression routes the apprentice could take, depending on their interests and strengths. Some potential next steps include:

    1. Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship
    Overview: This pathway focuses on developing skills in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting. The apprentice would learn more about managing complex networks and supporting organisations' IT infrastructures.


    Skills Gained: Advanced networking, security, firewall management, network automation, and cloud technology.


    2. Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship
    Overview: For those interested in security, this pathway involves learning how to identify and manage cybersecurity risks, protect IT systems, and safeguard sensitive data.

    Skills Gained: Security analysis, threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance with security standards.

    3. Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship
    Overview: This apprenticeship could be ideal if the apprentice wishes to shift towards software development. It covers the creation, testing, and implementation of software solutions.

    Skills Gained: Coding languages (Java, Python, etc.), software testing, version control, and agile methodologies.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    E-TRAINING LIMITED

    Adam Docherty

    sales@etraining-uk.com

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277015.

    Apply now

    Closes in 4 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

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