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IT Support Analyst Apprenticeship ASPGATE LTD

You will be working closely with customers, taking telephone calls, responding to emails and working through the ticketing system. You’ll be working with technologies such as firewalls, switches, servers, access points and more.

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,128.90

    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 - 4pm

    Total hours per week: 32.5

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000093927

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

An IT Support Analyst role within Aspgate includes ensuring smooth running of IT operations at customer sites which you have been assigned. You will need to take ownership of and manage all requests, managing the process through to successful completion, whilst ensuring a consistently high level of customer service at all times. As the face of the business and first point of contact for customers, high standards of professionalism and customer service must be maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities:

·        Configuration, installation and ongoing management & maintenance of firewalls, switches, access points and servers

·        Management of customer infrastructure and users by administering Active Directory domains

·        Taking phone calls, responding to emails and handling support tickets keeping with targeted SLAs

·        Setting up and configuring of windows PCs

·        Provide remote assistance to customers

·        Attend site to provide onsite support and completion of projects

 

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

Advanced Information Communication Techniques Apprenticeship Standard, Network pathway/Support Pathway.

Learners will attend college on a day release basis.

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

RITTech for 3

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The company is small but growing rapidly. You’ll have the possibility to be promoted 1st through 3rd line, and potential for becoming a team leader of a team of analysts in the future

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Team working, Professional, Driven, IT Networking skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

You’ll be expected to attend site when our customers require it. Your place of work will be at the Westcliff office, with the chance to work from home in the future. Your standard working days are Monday to Friday, there is the possibility of overtime and time in lieu. There may be an expectation to achieve certain examinations in the future

About the employer

Aspgate is an IT Managed Service and Internet Service Provider (MSP & ISP). We provide outsourced IT support for end user PCs and applications, switches, servers, firewalls, WiFi Access Points and internet circuits.

Employer

ASPGATE LTD

Address

2nd Floor

Alpi House

Miles Gray Road

SS14 3HJ

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Contact

Diane Ridgley

diane.ridgley@southessex.ac.uk

07855701273

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

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