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Apprentice IT Repair Technician Knutsford IT

Looking for an individual to join our small team and become one of our repair technicians - we're a small retail IT shop in Knutsford with high quality standards and values. From fixing Laptops, phones, tablets and PCs, networking, working with customers & more, we're hoping to find the right candidate!

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Salary may vary depending on candidate. Bonuses are available.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm May involve a day off in lieu for working a Saturday instead of a day in the week. Saturday hours are 10am to 4pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069977

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting with the repair of items booked into the shop for repair
  • Assisting with network installations
  • Assisting customers face to face and over the phone with general enquiries
  • General shopkeeping duties
  • Assisting with on-site work i.e. fixing equipment
  • Assisting with the other services we provide such as email/web hosting/VoIP/broadband

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

All training is provided on site by the business and the training centre. The assessor will visit site so there is no necessity to go to a third party.

The apprenticeship will lead to a Level 3 Information Communications Technician Qualification which is an all rounded certification, typically followed by the level 4 Network Engineer Qualification should the candidate wish to continue training. Level 5 pathways are also available for discussion.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once the apprenticeship has been completed, further apprenticeship levels are available for discussion or for the right candidate, permanent employment by the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

Knutsford IT is an independent retail IT sales and repair shop based in Knutsford, Cheshire.

Employer

Knutsford IT

Address

31 TATTON STREET

KNUTSFORD

WA16 6AE

Contact

Paul

paul@knutsfordit.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

IT solutions technician

Level 3 (A level)

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