ICT Apprentice

SIGNET CONSULTANCY LTD

DARTFORD, DA1 2EN

Closes in 25 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 October 2024


Summary

We are a Managed Services Provider based in the UK & Cape Town. Our UK team is looking for an apprentice to support our clients remotely as well as onsite. Our team is very technical, & you will have many opportunities to get involved in not just technical support, but also project work, maintenance, upgrades, & other aspects of the business.

Annual wage
£16,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 5 December

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

  • Provide 1st line email, phone, and remote support to our client’s base in the UK, Europe, Asia, and the US
  • Visit customer sites/offices to troubleshoot, configure and implement various IT solutions and services. (UK)
  • Troubleshoot and fix various IT hardware related issues, including liaising with 3rd vendors through to resolution
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fixing most Microsoft technologies (Cloud & On Premise) as well as third party applications/systems
  • Work directly with senior engineers, to resolve complex issues as well as assist in project roll outs
  • Be willing to work flexible hours to provide support for clients in the UK, Europe, US, and Asia. (On-Call Rota)
  • Be proactive. You should always look for opportunities to improve what we do, improve  customers' IT systems, and find smarter ways to deliver excellent service
  • Maximise and promote system utilisation by all users, providing relevant training where necessary
  • Maintain documentation for all systems (hardware and software). To include all applications installed and network topology/diagram
  • Provide excellent service for all customers and be willing to go the extra mile

Where you’ll work

UNIT 8

TWISTLETON COURT

PRIORY HILL

DARTFORD

DA1 2EN

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

JUST IT 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

    • ICT (Information Communications Technician) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
    • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
    • You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills
    • Your training will include gaining A Level 3 IT qualifications

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C - 9/A*)
    • Maths (grade 4/C - 9/A*)

    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
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Excellent written and verbal
    • Adaptable and flexible
    • Liaising - external suppliers
    • Enthusiastic and positive
    • Troubleshooting and diagnosing

    Other requirements

    80% off Travel. Breakfast provided at office. Competitive pension scheme. Company events. Opportunity to gain additional qualifications. Small and friendly team, strong company reputation and established local business. The initial interview is virtual and the second stage is face to face.

    About this company

    We are a London based, plain speaking, friendly managed service provider with years of experience facilitating all aspects of your IT infrastructure. Our expertise in understanding your requirements, designing and scoping solutions, supporting and monitoring them, enables us to meet your business objectives, needs and budgets.

    https://signetconsultancy.com/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, further opportunities may be available to you within the company, but the experience and skills gained should prepare you for future progression within the industry
    • Tech and digital professionals in London earn an average salary of £52,500 per year, so this Apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

    razaf@justit.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284927.

    Apply now

    Closes in 25 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

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