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IT Support Apprentice (Central Networks) CENTRAL NETWORKS AND TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Estio Training have an exciting new opportunity for an IT Support Apprentice with Central Networks based in Oldham. The role will involve providing 1st line technical support by answering support queries via phone and email. You will also maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries.

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Closing date: 04 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

    £11,440.00 - £18,278.00

  • Working week

    8:30am - 17:00pm (start times may vary) including 60mins lunch, finish half hour early on Fridays.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    17 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000105053

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Provide 1st line technical support by answering support queries via phone and email. The post holder is in contact with all internal colleagues and also has extensive contact with customers
  • Maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries and adhere to all service management principles
  • Log all calls on the IT helpdesk ticketing system
  • Take ownership of problems and be pro-active when dealing with all issues
  • Carry out daily systems checks and process accordingly
  • Provide hardware and software support of all IT systems where necessary
  • Adhere to best security practices given the confidential information that the post holder may come into contact within the course of their duties
  • Any other tasks as reasonably required and requested

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

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Information Communications Technician, with training in how to:

  • Efficiently operate and control your ICT infrastructure – physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage
  • Use infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components
  • Prioritise systems support tasks and monitor and maintaining system performance
  • Maintain regulatory, legal and professional standards
  • Support the information systems needs for your business

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Confident, A strong interest in IT, Have an analytical approach, Think creatively, Motivated, Reliable, Tidy appearance, approachable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

English and Maths grade 4-9/A-C predicted or actual and 3 other GCSE's at 4-9/A-C (essential)

About the employer

Central Networks and Technologies Ltd (Central) was founded in September 1991. Since then we have enjoyed 28 years of profitable operation and helped over 1200 customers with their IT and support needs. We are an independent IT services and support supplier; being independent means we can offer the most appropriate solution to our clients. Our customer base is diverse in terms of size, geography, skills, business requirements and objectives. We have recognised this and created a solutions and services portfolio that can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of all our customers.

Employer

CENTRAL NETWORKS AND TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Address

BYRON HOUSE

GREEN LANE

HEYWOOD

OL10 2DY

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Training

Training provider

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Jack Taylor

Jack.taylor@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

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