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IT Apprentice Wieland Metals Birmingham Ltd

Are you looking for an opportunity within an IT company with progression? If you have strong IT skills and are keen to learn on the job, this role is for you. You must have an interest in technology and have an excellent telephone manner. This role is working within an IT role at a company based in Birmingham.

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Closing date: 31 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £176.75

  • Working week

    The hours can be flexible but based around 35 hours, 7am – 3pm or 8am – 4pm. Days TBC.

    Total hours per week: 35.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Nov 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001795673

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties will include: 

  • To provide day to day first line support for approx. 50 users/desktops
  • To troubleshoot log on problems, printer issues, reset passwords etc.
  • Maintain inventory of IT consumables and re-order as necessary
  • Provide day to day support of network infrastructure and physical connectivity
  • Undertake ad-hoc IT projects to support the department/business

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good communication skills at all levels of the organisation
  • Practical approach to challenges and problem solving

The below would be an advantage but training would be given:

  • Knowledge of MS Windows Operating Systems, MS Office 365, Citrix, Client Server Architecture, Basic Electronic Principles
  • Knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) and Programming Principles

Personal qualities

  • Interest in and appreciation of new and emerging technologies
  • Willingness to learn and grow IT skillset to support business operations
  • Flexibility – to support the IT department in various tasks and projects, often at short notice and sometimes unrelated to IT

Desired qualifications

  • A*-C or 9-4 GCSE (or equivalent) including maths and English 

Future prospects

Possibility of permanent position for suitable and right candidate.

About the employer

As the copper and copper alloy specialist at the top of the world league, we provide support for our customer’s success from many locations and continents – backed by a reliable, flexible supply network and the best services of unvarying quality. In response to the global challenges of our time such as climate change, digitization, and minimized draw on resources, we design our products, services, and technologies to provide sustainable and innovative solutions.

Employer

Wieland Metals Birmingham Ltd

Address

Wharf Street

Birmingham

B6 5SA

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Training

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Contact

Diane Stanley 07552276536 diane.stanley@babington.co.uk

  • IT Solutions Technician Level 3 

Apprenticeship standard

IT solutions technician

Level 3 (A level)

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