IT Service Helpdesk Apprentice

WD-40 COMPANY LIMITED

Buckinghamshire (MK9 1DZ)

Closes in 17 days (Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2025

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Summary

This is an introductory role for an apprentice to develop core IT knowledge & skills and learn how to apply them in a business environment. The trainee will attend both college and the workplace to undertake training and assignments to successfully complete the apprenticeship.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Annual Salary

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Mon - Thur, 8am-4:30pm (45 min for lunch). Friday - 8am-2:30pm (30 min lunch).

37 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 31 August 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Service Desk Support: Provide 1st line (and some 2nd line) support for routine hardware and software issues to both office and field-based staff via phone, email, or face-to-face. Escalate unresolved issues promptly to minimise downtime. New Equipment Installation: Install desktops, laptops, and printers to agreed standards. Deliver basic user training to ensure effective use of new equipment. Routine Maintenance: Carry out regular maintenance tasks such as backups and antivirus checks. Record results accurately and follow procedures in line with SOX compliance standards. New Employee Induction Support IT aspects of onboarding by issuing equipment, providing training, and ensuring access to required systems and software. Application Training: Deliver user training on IT applications as directed by the IT Helpdesk Manager, once competent in the relevant systems. General Support Undertake other tasks as needed to support business objectives, always acting in line with company values.

Where you'll work

252 Upper Third Street
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Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 1DZ

Training

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

Training provider

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

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

Training schedule

Training to be provided by WD-40 and Milton Keynes College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 9-4)
  • English (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Customer service skills
  • Effective communicator
  • 2nd EU Language Preferred
  • Organised
  • Time management skills
  • Initiative
  • Problem solver.

Other requirements

May involve some travel across the UK and abroad.

About this employer

WD-40 is a global company best known for its iconic multi-use product that lubricates, protects against rust, and displaces moisture. With a strong values-driven culture, WD-40 emphasizes integrity, continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability. Employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and make meaningful contributions, which fosters a highly engaged and supportive workplace. The company’s commitment to doing the right thing and creating lasting positive memories makes it not just a trusted brand, but also a great place to work.

After this apprenticeship

A role within the company may be on offer upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335350.

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Closes in 17 days (Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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