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Network Technician Apprentice XCOMMNET LTD
A fantastic opportunity to join the growing IT team of this dedicated and highly experienced team. If you want to move forward with your IT career and join a company that can offer you world class training and to have the opportunity to take part in providing tailored solutions to their variety of customers, then this is the right place for you.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 May 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,000.00 - £16,000.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Includes 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Total hours per week: 35.00
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Expected duration
22 months
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Possible start date
13 Jun 2022
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Date posted
15 Nov 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001791184
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Positions
2 available
XCommNet Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic person who will be able to help and support the company's expanding customer base. This role is a diverse role which would suit a candidate that would like to get involved in all aspects of the setup and delivery cycle.
- Configure bonding and load balancing network equipment
- Ensure backups are maintained of all production and pre-production equipment
- Trouble shoot basic connectivity issues
- Provide 1st line telephone support
- Install equipment at customer sites
- Provide onsite support
- Communication with customers and potential clients
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Basic understanding of computer networking fundamentals such as: IP addresses, Clients and servers’ architecture, Network hubs, switches and cables, Routers and firewalls
- Personal interest in information technologies
- Good numerical and literacy skills and good levels of computer literacy
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
- Good analytical/problem solving skills
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels with good relationship building skills
Personal qualities
- Self-motivated and keen to develop, with a willingness and desire to learn
- To possess initiative with an inquisitive nature, unafraid to ask appropriate questions
- A full UK driving license would be advantageous as you may need to commute to clients
Desired qualifications
- GCSE maths and English at grades A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalent
Future prospects
- Progression opportunity
Things to consider
Please note that the salary is dependant on experience. You will need to travel down to our PETA training centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire to do your off-job training as part of the apprenticeship.
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday and other company benefits
About the employer
XCommNet have built and operate a powerful platform bringing instant Internet connectivity to businesses needing rapid deployment, for urban, rural, remote, and hard to reach places such as wind farms, construction sites and outdoor festivals. Ideal for video and film production support, live streaming events, on-site still as well as emergencies or moving vehicles, working boats and yachts.
Training
Training provider
PETA LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by PETA Limited
Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be required to attend our PETA training centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire for off-the- job training. The majority of training will be completed with your employer at your place of work.
You will be completing Level 3 Information Communication Technician: Network Technician.
Apprenticeship standard
Information communications technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 May 2022