ICT Apprentice

Summary

XBM are offering the chance for a candidate to take part in an ICT Apprenticeship. The IT Apprentice will offer support and guidance to our customer base, service engineers and 3rd party IT technicians who are using network photocopiers, scanners, fax and any other IT hardware solutions we provide.

Annual wage: £14,500 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm (breaks to be confirmed)
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
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

Responding to queries via email or phone
Training other staff members on troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
Resolving problems with networks and PCs/Macs
Diagnosing system errors on our hardware devices
Installing/updating software to fix issues with printing and scanning
Remotely access hardware to assist with diagnosing and resolving problems
Following up with customers for full resolution of issues
Take ownership of tasks allocated to yourself in a quick and courteous manner, ensuring company targets are met
Manage your personal and companies time effectively whilst performing your daily duties
Ensure the correct company procedures and guidelines are followed when using equipment in conjunction with company health and safety policies
To attend and be prepared for company/department meetings

Where you’ll work

ACCESS HOUSE

NEPSHAW LANE SOUTH

GILDERSOME

MORLEY

LS27 7JQ

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

NOWSKILLS 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