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IT Apprentice ACHIEVE IT CONSULTING LTD

We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a Level 3 IT Azure Cloud Support Specialist Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 05 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086365

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Manage the resolution of 1st line support incidents, problems and requests within service and operational level agreements, working with 3rd parties and colleagues within the wider IT team where necessary.
  • Provide support & technical assistance to all customers, making an important contribution to overall IT service delivery and providing an excellent standard of service to all customers.
  • Provide onsite support at client sites, where required.
  • To analyse incidents and deliver technical resolutions as part of the IT support service, to contribute to an efficient and effective IT service desk.
  • Review tickets within Service Management systems using established priorities.
  • Working on the helpdesk telephone system on a daily basis to resolve issues for end users.
  • Learn what notes and updates should be done on tickets.
  • The initial investigation and resolution of incidents relating to business and desktop applications, and subsequent referral to either senior support analysts, to 2nd/ 3rd line support, the application management team or a 3
  • Learn to deliver end user introductory training on IT systems.
  • Undertakes daily operational checks as defined and trained by the wider team.
  • Participate in projects as required.
  • Track customer IT assets using software tools.
  • Setup laptops, desktops and mobile devices for end users.
  • Deploy and install software to computers (both Windows and Mac)
  • Create new user accounts for starters and remove/suspend accounts for leavers
  • Perform password resets and help end users with profile and connectivity issues.
  • Allow and remove access to folders and email distribution lists.
  • Perform basic proactive tasks for backups and learn how to restore backups.
  • Perform Maintenance tasks on client devices via the Remote Monitoring and Maintenance system.
  • Perform antivirus and security scanning checks on client devices.
  • Carry out any other duties as required by the IT Management Team.

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

The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.

This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

  • Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
  • Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
  • Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
  • Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once you have successfully completed the apprenticeship, a full-time opportunity could be available.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 3 of any subject (Grade 4+ (A* - C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 3+ (D or above)) Essential

Things to consider

Important Information: QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education. To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.

About the employer

Achieve IT are a Managed Service Provider based in North London. Founded in 2010 by Russell Chesler, we collectively have over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry. We work with all kinds of businesses across multiple industries such as financial services, professional services, property and hospitality to name but a few. Our passion is in helping businesses embrace the latest technologies available and use them to empower the business to be as streamlined and efficient as possible. We partner with some of the biggest names in the industry and are proud to be a Microsoft Silver Partner, Dropbox Select Partner and Google Cloud Partner. For us, business relationships are all about people. We pride ourselves on the friendly, professional and personal service we provide our clients. We are not just another voice on the end of a phone in a faceless call centre. We are not just any IT department … we are YOUR IT department. We are Achieve IT.

Employer

ACHIEVE IT CONSULTING LTD

Address

DEVONSHIRE HOUSE

MANOR WAY

BOREHAMWOOD

WD6 1QQ

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Training

Training provider

QA LIMITED

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 now

Closing date: 05 Oct 2022