Technical Support Apprentice

Summary

Axia helps clients improve organisational and individual performance by leveraging well-managed IT infrastructure, backed up by expert IT support and advice. This role will work closely with the Head of IT, providing first line IT Support for Axia Computer Systems.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 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

Be involved in the day to day running and management of the IT helpdesk
Provision and maintain managed services
Create and resolve IT support tickets for customers
Resolve 1st and 2nd line IT support requests
Resolve 1st line server related issues
Resolve issues on site if necessary
Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
Perform maintenance tasks for servers and workstations remotely
Manage projects relating to experience
Provide IT support out of hours for project work
Working with teams to streamline processes for the business and to our customers
Aid future team members with our documentation as we process tasks/projects to maximise efficiencies
Strong financial acumen and be able to execute and deliver on sales & budgets
Administration tasks around back end office and help with lead generation
Ideally good knowledge of hardware and software
Experience with LAN/WAN networks is beneficial.
Some experience with Mac systems is beneficial.
Interest in new technology such as latest Graphics/CPU hardware.
Friendly and welcoming with excellent customer care ability.
Positive attitude
Ability to listen to feedback and problem solve
Driving license and car is preferrable

Where you'll work

3D REGAL WAY
AXIA HOUSE
WATFORD
HERTFORDSHIRE
WD24 4YJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

ISALES ACADEMY LIMITED

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:

An apprenticeship includes regular training bi-monthly with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

More training information

Training Provider - iSales Academy Ltd

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

A drivers licence is preferred or the apprentice must be able to demonstrate that they can commute easily and ideally within 30 minutes.

About this company

Founded in 1994, Axia Computer Systems Ltd. is a fast growing IT solutions organisation. Our services includes flexible IT support, professional IT project delivery and expert technical advice. We support small and medium-sized businesses throughout the UK. With flexible approach, we can act as a client’s IT department, or supplement an existing IT function.

https://axia.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence
Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of

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