IT Support Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established business working within the home electronics, HiFi, navigation and speed awareness sector. This is a varied IT role with a strong focus on providing a high level of IT support. Apply now!

Annual wage: £10,000 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Monday - Friday.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 January
Duration: 1 year 4 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

Technical product testing
Technical product repairing
Customer communication and support
Text system use
Managing customer returns and repairs in a timely manner
Learning tech aspects of various Audio / Tech and camera products.
Learn how to uphold and manage the customer warranty process

Where you’ll work

D B HOUSE

3 RANI DRIVE

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 1RF

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

LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD

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

The structured part of your apprenticeship training will be provided by Wise Origin College. We are a specialist IT & Digital training provider
You will also learn on-the-job, working alongside experienced colleagues
Level 3 Information Communications Technician - Support Pathway

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A-C or 4-9)
Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

A rich history with a firm focus on the future Forged for over two decades and steeped in technology, the group has grown sustainably through an astute combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. We are proud of our heritage and that we are part of the fantastic history and indeed the future of British manufacturing, engineering and retailing. However, we are far from complacent and with a culture of continuous innovation running throughout our businesses, we look forward, not back, to creating products, solutions and services that we are proud to offer to our customers in the UK and across the globe.

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

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing career development and progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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