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1st Line IT Support Apprentice SILVER LINING CONVERGENCE LTD

Are you looking to kick start your career in IT with a supportive employer? If you have a passion for IT, an interest in troubleshooting and great communication skills, this role could be ideal for you.

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

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Closing date: 31 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 or 09:00 - 18:00, with a one-hour lunch

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    22 Months

  • Possible start date

    13 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000090074

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

PETA are proud to be working with Silver Lining to support them with the recruitment and training of a new 1st Line IT Support Apprentice. The successful applicant will join the Technical Operations team based in the Fareham offices.

Why choose an apprenticeship with Silver Lining?

Silver Lining Convergence are committed to providing an environment where they can nurture and grow talent within the business. Silver Lining are proud to have achieved Silver Standard accreditation from Investors in People, placing the company as one of the top employers of this internationally recognised scheme.

What will my new role involve?

Joining the team as a 1st Line IT Support Apprentice, you will start with basic responsibilities and slowly develop in your role to take on the following responsibilities:

  • Being the first point of contact for all incidents/requests via email and phone calls
  • Escalating issues when appropriate
  • Always provide efficient and professional customer support
  • Perform and maintain daily system checks
  • Updating IT records and documentation to ISO Standards
  • Site visits where appropriate
  • Installation/Maintenance/Configuration of a variety of Infrastructure, Networking and Telephony Equipment
  • Participating in a 24/7 on call rota
  • In addition to the duties listed above, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned to them

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

As a 1st Line IT Support Apprentice, you will be studying towards a level three ICT Support Technician apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is 22 months in length and will involve ongoing onsite training and mentoring from the Silver Lining team combined with 25 days of off the job training at the PETA training centre in Cosham.

Industry qualification and training covering:

Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • PETA Networking Fundamentals
  • PETA Server Fundamentals
  • PETA Security Fundamentals
  • 10 Quality of Life (QoL) training days

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Silver Lining Convergence are committed to providing an environment where they can nurture and grow talent within the business
  • Progression opportunities will be discussed with the successful candidate during the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Logical, Ability to prioritise workload, Effective time management, Driving licence (desirable)

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
BTEC or equivalent IT (Grade Level 3) Desired

Things to consider

Benefits: Free On-site parking. 1 day paid leave for charity work. Company paid team building events and days out. £20 per person team budget per month. We would encourage early submissions of applications, as these will be considered on receipt and suitable candidates invited for interview. We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early if the vacancy is filled before the closing date.

About the employer

Silver Lining are a leading name in the IT and telecoms space. From supplying large financial institutions with their entire communication infrastructure, to supporting well known retailers with their PCI compliance, no day is ever the same. We are a tight-knit business with big goals, a fun, supportive team keen to develop and progress our employees. We take our corporate social responsibility seriously and support numerous charities with community events, free services and fundraising drives – which we actively encourage our employees to participate in. In return for your hard work, you will be offered a starting salary of £12,480 per annum and a range of benefits. If this sounds like the ideal place for you to start your IT career, APPLY today for the role of 1st Line IT Support Apprentice. Once you have applied for this apprenticeship, you will receive an email with an application form on that you will need to complete. Please monitor your inbox (and spam / junk folder) for this email and complete the form as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!

Employer

SILVER LINING CONVERGENCE LTD

Address

THE GRANARY

WHITELEY LANE

FAREHAM

PO15 6RQ

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Training

Training provider

PETA 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: 31 Jan 2023