ICT Apprentice

Summary

Fiximer is a leading oak joinery store specialising in staircase renovations. With a local branch and online store, we are a forward-thinking company dedicated to adopting modern solutions and leveraging the latest technologies. We are now seeking a passionate and motivated IT Apprentice to support our business systems and web technologies.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
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

Assist in maintaining and managing FIXIMER’s IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks
Provide support for web technologies, including updates and changes to the company website and e-commerce systems
Work with WordPress and WooCommerce to ensure the online store runs efficiently and effectively
Assist with the administration and management of databases as needed
Help identify and resolve IT-related issues in a logical and methodical manner
Support the implementation and integration of large and complex software systems
Collaborate with the team to improve workflows and digital processes
Stay updated with the latest technologies and IT trends relevant to the business

Where you’ll work

UNIT 36

LEGER BUSINESS PARK

CHURCHILL ROAD

DONCASTER

DN1 2TF

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
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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

FIXIMER LTD is a leading oak joinery store specialising in staircase renovations. With a local branch and online store, we are a forward-thinking company dedicated to adopting modern solutions and leveraging the latest technologies.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate may be offered full-time employment and the chance to progress to a higher-level apprenticeship or position in the IT team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOWSKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289009.

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Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 24 December)

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