Set up Technician Apprentice

Summary

This is an opportunity to learn the skills needed to be a competent IT professional and gain lots of experience in computer hardware. The role will involve cyber security and first-line support as well as other duties. The ideal candidate will gain experience working in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking & prioritising are essential.

Annual wage

£14,000 a year

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SIM card & laptop provided. You would be part of a dynamic and exciting team. This is a home-based role, and all travel expenses will be paid.

Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday; remote working with potential weekend shifts, potentially required to London or elsewhere - travel expenses will be covered (Exact shifts TBC).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 October

Duration

1 Year 1 Month

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

Working within the team to learn about TEAMCo’s business shadowing/assisting staff members from time to time to build up knowledge
Cyber security
First line support
Set up exam venues and de-rig
Warehouse preparation of equipment
Image creation config and sign-off process
General administration tasks
Collate data and information on problem resolutions and keep accurate records

Where you’ll work

1-3 MANOR ROAD

CHATHAM

ME4 6AE

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

BLUE SCREEN IT 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