IT Apprentice

CREATIVE NETWORKS LTD

Rochdale, OL16 5EA

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 12 March)

Posted on 12 February 2025


Summary

This role provides a valuable opportunity for individuals to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of IT support and services, contributing to impactful projects that drive business success.

Wage
£14,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14,500 to 16,000 per annum

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 20 March

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

  • Provide 1st Line IT Support: Handle service desk calls, emails, and portal tickets with efficiency and professionalism.
  • Monitor Network & Server Infrastructure: Ensure optimal performance and swiftly respond to system failures.
  • Remote support: Deliver exceptional IT support remotely, addressing technical issues and providing solutions.
  • Troubleshooting and Resolution: Diagnose and resolve customer technical faults, driving timely and effective fault resolution.
  • Client Service Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering a range of help desk support and client service management.
  • Hardware and Software Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software systems.
  • Logging and Escalation: Accurately log tickets and escalate requests as needed, ensuring prompt and effective service.
  • Password Resets: Assist users and clients with password resets and other routine tasks.

Where you’ll work

Moss Bridge House

Moss Bridge Road

Rochdale

OL16 5EA

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 will be provided by the employer and Baltic Apprenticehips 

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About this company

Creative Networks, established in 2005, is a leading provider of Managed IT Services, specializing in enhancing business efficiency across industries such as automotive, professional services, and manufacturing. With a strong focus on innovation and technological advancements, the company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge IT solutions.

Company benefits

Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth. Friendly and collaborative culture with a casual dress policy. Breakout facilities with a pool table and an American Diner for relaxation and team bonding.

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 VAC1000303322.

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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 12 March)

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