Apprentice IT Support Technician XUPER LTD

Are you looking to secure a career in IT studying through an Information Communications Technician level 3 apprenticeship? Are you a problem solver and have a keen eye for detail? If this is you read on, as an exciting opportunity has arisen for a tech savvy individual to join a global IT Managed Service Provider based on Pride Park in Derby!

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Closing date: 15 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

    Salary up to £14,000 depending on experience

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156380

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Acting as 1st Line Support Technician on the Service Desk
  • Working as part of the larger service desk team to complete tasks
  • Answering the phone to customers
  • Logging calls into Service Desk Ticket System
  • Looking at Resolving 1st Line Queries
  • Providing remote access support through using TeamViewer etc
  • Assisting with network faults; LAN, WAN, VPN’s
  • Migrating Office 365 to the cloud
  • Updating company database
  • Providing server maintenance and support to external/internal clients/colleagues

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

  • Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Apprenticeship training will be delivered in a classroom environment, from the EMA Derby Hub on Siddals Road, Derby.
  • You will have access to modern, high performance machines, in addition to having the opportunity to explore computer hardware with expert tutors and instructors

The qualification has core knowledge elements, before branching out into 3 pathways, which are as follows:

  • IT Support Technician
  • Network Technician
  • Digital Communications Technician

The employer and training provider will agree on which is the most appropriate pathway, and this will influence the project as part of the end-point assessment.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • The opportunity to progress into a full-time IT 1st Line Support role upon completion of the apprenticeship
  • The potential to progress onto an IT level 4 apprenticeship upon completion of level 3

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, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

FREE Onsite car parking Small close-knit team with a fantastic working environment A business with a proven track record of evolving individuals and supporting apprentices

About the employer

Based in Derby, East Midlands, Xuper have approximately 40 direct employees in the UK. We provide both Local and International IT Support to many Globally recognised organisations. Our office-based Service Desk Engineers and Field Engineers support our customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work closely with a network of partners to support our valued Customers.

Employer

XUPER LTD

Address

MALLARD HOUSE

STANIER WAY

WYVERN BUSINESS PARK

DE21 6BF

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Training

Training provider

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Apply@ematraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

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