ICT Apprentice

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
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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

9 Poplar Place

Hayes

UB3 2DS

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

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