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ICT Technician Apprentice H S SPORTS LTD

Do you have a passion for ICT and using the latest technology? if problem-solving, troubleshooting, and configuring computer systems appeal to you, our ICT apprenticeship could be for you. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

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

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Closing date: 20 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    16 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000122867

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Attending sporting facilities and events, the events team install and manage the smooth running of timing and scoring data systems
  • Supporting senior members of the team
  • Attending weekday and weekend events
  • Preparing equipment (inclusive of packing vans and cleaning equipment ready for Events)
  • Planning workload
  • Installing / testing technical IT equipment and systems
  • Testing equipment and systems
  • Project management – for the lead up to an Event
  • Liaising with customers – via calls, emails and face to face
  • Hardware support
  • IT and software knowledge with experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Learning new software and hardware
  • Keeping Microsoft documents updated

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

Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Your training takes place away from your usual location of work and in one of NowSkills' city centre training venues. If this isn't convenient to you then NowSkills also provide live online, on-demand online and 1:1 with your subject specialist digital tutor that you will have assigned to you
  • Upon successful completion you will receive certification of your Level 3 ICT standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • After completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full-time IT positions within 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, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

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

About the employer

HS Sports' mission has always been to provide cutting-edge and innovative timing, training & display solutions, tailored to suit the individual needs of each client. Over the last 30+ years HS Sports have gained a reputation as one of the World's leading suppliers within the sports industry. Specialising in the supply of services and equipment to collate timing/scoring data, produce results and the dissemination of this to participants and spectators using a variety of mediums including SMS results messages, television graphics, electronic scoreboards, LED video screens, custom event aps, social media and tracking tools. APG Leisure (our swimming products side of the business) are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial aquatic equipment. Over the last 10 years the company has supplied hundreds of leisure facilities and swimming clubs with products such as start blocks, lane ropes, pace clocks, pool lifts, timing systems and more.

Employer

H S SPORTS LTD

Address

KINETIC HOUSE

VAREY ROAD

EATON BANK TRADING ESTATE

CW12 1UW

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Training

Training provider

NOWSKILLS 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: 20 Feb 2023