Summary
The role is essentially for 1st and 2nd line IT Support, working alongside colleagues with over 25 years worldwide experience, whilst working with leading technology partners such as Microsoft, Dell, Synology and Apple.
Wage
£12,000 a year
Salary - £12,000 - £15,000
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Rotational/flexible shifts required to cover IT helpdesk early shift 8:30am - 4:30pm and late shift 10am to 6pm with 1-hour lunch break. Exact working days and hours TBC
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 March
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
* IT helpdesk Support, logging calls and resolving issues over the phone with customers
* Customer site visits to support customers related IT issues
* Project work, Migrations and rolling out new IT infrastructure
* Computer installation and configuration
* PC/Apple Mac Support
* IP Telephony support and configuration
* Backup checks and reporting
* Monitoring and Maintenance of customers IT systems
* Monitoring and Maintenance of customer Network Infrastructure
Where you’ll work
Ballards Gore
Stambridge
Rochford
SS4 2DA
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
ESTIO TRAINING 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
Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Information Communications Technician, with training in how to:
* Efficiently operate and control your ICT infrastructure - physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage
* Use infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components
* Prioritise systems support tasks and monitor and maintaining system performance
* Maintain regulatory, legal and professional standards
* Support the information systems needs for your business
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE's including English Language and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Creative
* Team player
* Ability to work independently
* Quality conscious
* Goes the extra mile
* Genuine interest in technology
* Willingness to learn
* Flexibility
* Adaptability
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to multitask
Other requirements
*IT qualifications/experience, mature (previous telephone/IT work preferred) very keen to learn and have own transport would be advantageous*