IT Support Apprentice

Summary

You will be providing hardware and software support for all staff IT enquiries, escalating as appropriate and providing end-user guidance where required. You will also be assisting with administration of virtual infrastructures, network security, data management, and network user accounts.

Annual wage: £21,030 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
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 technical support for end-user computers, laptops, mobile devices, etc.
Provide software support for common applications used, including: MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and other software
Administration of Microsoft Office 365 software and accounts, along with client and server Microsoft OS infrastructure
Administration of M365 Intune (mobile device management and endpoint protection)
Assist with Deployment and administration of network security software and infrastructure
Assist with Virtual infrastructure administration, including VSI and VDI elements
Assist with network user account management (Active Directory, Exchange, etc.)
Assist with data storage and data security management
Assist with MFD copier, and other printer, management to ensure availability and condition
Assist with procurement and installation of network hardware, software, etc.
Assist with procurement, preparation and deployment of end-user hardware, software, etc.
Assist with production of user guides/manuals for common issues
Assist creative team with company Internet/Intranet queries
Perform other duties as required

Where you’ll work

Building 11

Kemble Enterprise Park

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 6BQ

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

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

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