IT Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and enthusiastic IT apprentice for a well established company based in the S13 area of Sheffield.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm. Flexibility in these working hours may be considered.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Provide technical support to users including troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Assist with the setup, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems, networks and peripherals
Support users in using software applications and internal systems
Maintain and support users with both desktop and mobile telephony systems
Support users with other IT systems such as conferencing hardware
Help maintain IT documentation and asset logs
Participate in IT projects such as system upgrades and rollouts
Ensure timely reporting and resolution of technical problems

Where you'll work

Innovation Way Woodhouse Mill
Sheffield
S13 9AD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
Test and evaluate network environments
Monitor performance and usage of a network
Deploy applications on a network
Set up storage and data access for staff
Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Your training plan

Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend college one day per week to Sheffield College - City Campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT (grade A*-C or 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Proudly manufacturing in Sheffield for nearly 50 years, we are the UK market leader in fitted wardrobes. We are a backwards integrated designer, manufacturer and installer of high quality furniture with proprietary design on all the sliding systems that we produce. We are one of Europe’s leading suppliers of contemporary bedroom furniture, supplying products into retail, distribution, new build construction and online markets. Originally formed as Acmetrack in England in 1975, the business was acquired by The Stanley Works Inc in 1987 and sold seventeen years later, at which time it was renamed Home Decor GB Ltd. Today, we have leading brands supplied into several routes to market, working in partnership with our customers to deliver best practice through service and product. We also offer several ranges of hinged wardrobes with personalised, fully bespoke wardrobe interiors fronted by a great choice of modern and contemporary doors with a wide range of beautiful design led handles in premium finishes. We take great pride in our products and service, retaining complete control of the development process from identifying consumer needs and initial concept drawings, to design and prototyping.

Company benefits

26 holidays per year plus bank holidays Generous pension and life assurance schemes Health Cash Plan Free parking Employee discount

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of permanent employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship

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