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IT Support Apprentice EXCEL PARKING SERVICES LIMITED

We are seeking to recruit an IT Support Apprentice who will join a small IT team providing first line support to our employees on site.

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Closing date: 15 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,082.24

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 08:45 - 17:30

    Total hours per week: 38.75

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064787

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprenticeship offers candidates an excellent opportunity to work in an IT role covering a wide range of technical issues. You will report directly to an IT Manager who will assist with more technical issues while offering coaching and guidance to improve your skills and experience.

The IT Support Apprentice will be involved with: 

  • 1st line fixes (face to face and via telephone)
  • PC and laptop hardware fixes
  • Software fixes
  • Troubleshooting
  • Printer issues
  • Telecomms issues

You may also have the opportunity for some exposure to website development and related project work, subject to your skills and career preference.

Personal Qualities and Skills

Applicants for the IT Support Apprentice position will have the following characteristics:

  • Evidence of an ongoing interest in and genuine ability with IT
  • Academic IT qualification from school/college (preferred)
  • Outgoing personality with good interpersonal skills
  • Well developed written and verbal communications skills
  • Initiative and a 'can-do' attitude
  • Conscientious, punctual and dedicated to an IT career
  • Smart and professional personal presentation 

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

Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard delivered on a day release basis at our City Campus. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be joining a fast-moving, growing SME where capable people get noticed.  There are genuine post-apprenticeship career prospects with the Excel Group and you will also enjoy external educational support for an appropriate academic IT qualification. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 Including English and Maths (Grade 4/C and above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent ICT (Grade 4/C and above) Desired

About the employer

Excel Parking Services Ltd was established in 1994 and is today a leading provider of car park management solutions. The company has experienced year on year growth since its foundation and continues to perform well in a fiercely competitive market. Our Head Office in Sheffield employs around 120 people.

Employer

EXCEL PARKING SERVICES LIMITED

Address

7 Europa View

Sheffield Business Park

Sheffield

S9 1XH

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Training

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Contact

Stewart Parsisson

stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Infrastructure technician

Level 3 (A level)

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