IT Service Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Providing support for predominantly Windows-based desktop PCs and laptops, along with peripherals such as tablets, smartphones, and printers. The support team also oversees the proactive management and monitoring of client devices, networks and infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, corporate Wi-Fi solutions and cabling.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 20 May 2025

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

VCI’s technical support team is the engine room of the business, providing support for predominantly Windows-based desktop PCs and laptops, along with peripherals such as tablets, smartphones, and printers
The support team also oversees the proactive management and monitoring of client devices, networks and infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, corporate Wi-Fi solutions and cabling
Most of the support is delivered remotely from our Pangbourne office with opportunities to work on-site for installation and on-site maintenance. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of what we do, and the successful candidate will be working as part of a team to continue delivering exceptional service experiences that exceed expectations and foster long-term relationships with our valued clients
Full training and support will be provided along with encouragement to develop and demonstrate an ability to work independently
Working within a small company, the candidate will also have a passing involvement with every facet of a running business, making this a perfect introduction to the working world

Where you’ll work

22C HORSESHOE BUSINESS PARK
HORSESHOE RD
PANGBOURNE
RG8 7JW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

QA 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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

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This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

3 of any subject (grade 4+ (A* - C))
Maths & English (grade 3+ (D or above))

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
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

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About this company

VCI Systems is an established and respected IT service provider in the Thames Valley, with a reputation built upon its core values of honesty and accountability. VCI looks after the networks, systems and hardware of over 80 small and medium-sized businesses with an end user headcount of around 1,000 individuals. VCI prides itself on an attention to detail which ensures a consistent, reliable and high standard of support for its clients. If you’re looking to develop your ICT abilities and help fuel the growth of a highly successful small business, this could be the role for you.

Company benefits

We have proven experience with keeping apprentices Pool table in the office Pension scheme

After this apprenticeship

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average

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