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IT Apprentice (Knights Pharmacy) Knights Pharmacy

Estio Training have an exciting new opportunity for an IT apprentice with Knights Pharmacy, a hospital and health care company based in Ferryhill.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    17 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000063130

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, telephones, printers, and scanners.
  • Basic network cabling.
  • Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and printers.
  • Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests.
  • Providing technical support across the company this may be in person or over the phone.
  • Setting up accounts for new users.
  • Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary, ensuring old equipment is recycled correctly.
  • Testing new in-house developed software.
  • EPOS - providing first-line support for Knights pharmacies.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

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.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Great time keeper, Willing to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential

About the employer

Our group of pharmacies all share the same vision to provide an exceptional service for you and your family. Our highly trained and dedicated pharmacy teams are there to help in every aspect of your well being and to give sound professional advice when you need it.

Employer

Knights Pharmacy

Address

Chilton Way , Chilton Industrial Estate

Ferryhill

DL17 0PD

Contact

Tom Crossland

tom.crossland@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

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Training

Training provider

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

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