IT Service Desk Apprentice PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED

Phoenix Software are currently seeking energetic individuals to join the company as an IT Service Desk Apprentice. As a QA apprentice, you’ll gain on-the-job experience, earn a salary, and receive all your training at no cost to you. Duties of this position will include providing first line support.

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

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Closing date: 02 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

    Salary: [will change over the apprenticeship duration] - dependant on performance, manager discretion, and wider apprenticeship on track. 0 - 6 months - £12,000 per annum. 6 - 12 months - increases to £14,500. 12+ months increases to £17,000.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, the working hours will be discussed upon interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000142039

  • Positions

    8 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be responsible for:

  • Taking customer support calls and raising support tickets
  • Liaising with senior engineers to ensure support requirements are fulfilled
  • Carrying out hardware builds for new rollouts
  • Participating in internal project responsibilities

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

Level 3 Information Communications Technician standard.

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship? 

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

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you will achieve industry recognised qualifications and invaluable experience, giving you a fantastic start to your career within the IT sector!

You will also be in a great position, aiming towards gaining a possible promotion to the Technical Support Team.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Able to multi-task, Adaptable, Base knowledge of:, Hardware and software

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any subject --- x3 (Grade 4+ (A-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3+ (D or above)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3+ (D or above)) Essential

About the employer

Phoenix Software has over 30 years’ experience and expert understanding of software licensing and transformational infrastructure solutions. Coupled with the insight and innovation of their delivery consultants, they are perfectly placed to advise on every aspect of IT strategy from concept, design and deployment through to software licence management, cost optimisation and compliance. They believe that the integrity of the company and its people are critical and have been certified by Best Companies for their commitment to their employees, with a 3-star accreditation rating. They were described as a well led and well managed organisation demonstrating world class levels of employee engagement.

Employer

PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED

Address

Blenheim House

York Road Pocklington

York

YO42 1NS

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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: 02 Jun 2023