IT Support Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a proactive and motivated IT Apprentice to join our team and kick-start a career in IT. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industry-leading cloud and security technologies, working alongside experienced IT professionals.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. 9.00am - 3.00pm, Friday. Subject to change as the business requires.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 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

Respond to incoming support tickets, calls, or emails to assist users with IT issues and queries.
Troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems, including PCs, printers, mobile devices, and applications.
Log and document incidents and service requests accurately in the IT service management system.
Reset passwords and manage user accounts using tools like Active Directory or Microsoft 365.
Escalate unresolved or complex issues to 2nd or 3rd line support teams as needed.
Provide clear, step-by-step technical guidance to users in person, via phone, or remotely.
Install and configure new user devices, such as desktops, laptops, and phones.
Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and systems to ensure functionality.
Support onboarding of new employees by setting up accounts, devices, and access rights.
Learn and follow IT policies, procedures, and security protocols to maintain service standards.

Where you'll work

8 Camberwell Way
Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XN

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

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

Level 3 Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship.
All training will take place at our head office in Doxford Park.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)
Maths (grade Grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)

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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

No weekend or out of hours working.

About this company

Fairstone operates as a full-service, independent wealth management firm, combining expert financial planning, investment management, mortgage advice, and a unique acquisition model to support smaller IFA businesses. With a strong national footprint and tech-enabled approach, they deliver flexible, transparent services while rapidly growing through partnerships and acquisitions.

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, we would look to move the individual into a permanent 1st line support engineer role within the business.

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