IT Helpdesk Technician Apprentice

Summary

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a IT systems and Networking - Azure - Level 3 Apprenticeship. Duties will include Providing a first point of contact for customers through our helpdesk, be that via phone, email or ticket whilst being friendly, quick and helpful to clients.

Annual wage: £16,234.40 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: All details will be confirmed at interview.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 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

Use our Ticketing System to work on and resolve helpdesk tickets & service requests and escalate to senior helpdesk engineer if required
Monitor background systems to ensure client devices, servers and networks are working correctly and secure
Liaise with third-party suppliers, working between them and the client to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Maintain up-to-date documentation of any changes, logins or other critical information. Review remote monitoring & Management (RMM) dashboard and apply remediation actions as indicated by our processes
Communicate to the client the status of their ticket every step of the way, notify them of any changes or outages related to their issue

Where you’ll work

Unit 7,Key Point

Keys Park Rd

Hednesford

Cannock

WS12 2FN

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

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

Why choose our Microsoft Data Essentials apprenticeship?

QA’s Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprenticeship can support your business to be more productive with data and adapt to a modern-day workplace. Data available to organisations is increasing at scale. How your business leverages it is essential to successful transformation and continued growth.

QA's Microsoft Data Essentials Level 3 apprentice will learn to:

Source, format and present data securely, using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL
Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes
Blend data from multiple sources as directed
Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience
Apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data
QA’s Microsoft Data Essential Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:
Build the capabilities you need throughout your organisation to collect, study, organise and present data, increasing digital adoption and the provision of intelligent and valuable business insights
Create and develop analysts for the modern workplace by reskilling your existing talent, or hiring new entry-level talent. QA’s programmes, partnerships and recruitment capability enable us to tailor a solution that works for your business
Provide training that acts as a standalone solution or as part of a wider academy/programme to an array of business functions

Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Microsoft Power BI, Excel and SQL Azure.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

any 3 subjects (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
Team working
Non judgemental

About this company

Datasystems (Midlands) Limited are an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Cannock, Staffordshire, supporting companies across the UK with their IT equipment, and providing cloud services, communications, and a range of other related services. We are a forward-thinking company with a growth mindset, seeking an apprentice to join the team in providing excellent IT remote support to our clients.

Company benefits

Company pension. On-site parking. Free tea & coffee. Progression opportunities.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of apprenticeship; possible offer of full-time role with company, and opportunity to progress onto further qualifications.

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