IT Apprenticeship

Summary

An IT apprentice will play a vital role in assisting with technical support tasks, system configurations, and client-facing projects. This role provides hands-on experience with both hardware and software, exposing the apprentice to a broad range of IT systems and support methodologies.

Wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Friday 28 February
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Assist in configuring and managing Group Policies.
Work with online Customer Relationship Management (CRM) core booking systems for day-to-day operations.
Provide technical support via ticketing systems, face-to-face interactions, phone calls, and email communication
Use manufacturer-provided software tools for diagnostics, task management, and command-line operations.
Install and configure hardware components, including RAM, CPUs, hard drives, firmware upgrades, and touch panels.
Install and configure client operating systems, printer drivers, and productivity software, including Office Suites and server operating systems
Configure both wired and wireless network connections for clients

Where you’ll work

BOLTON SOUTH BUSINESS PARK

MATHER STREET

KEARSLEY

BOLTON

BL4 8EE

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

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES 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

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the Baltic team.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Mathmatics (grade 4)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working

About this company

Copy Print Services, a Manchester-based company specializing in photocopier sales, leasing, and maintenance, is offering IT Apprenticeship opportunities. With over a decade of experience serving businesses across Greater Manchester, they are dedicated to providing top-notch customer service and customized print solutions.

Company benefits

20 Days holiday plus bank holidays Company phone and laptop provided

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Lauren Morton

lauren.morton@balticapprenticeships.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297712.

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Closes in 14 days (Saturday 22 February)

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