IT Service Desk Apprentice
EXTECH LTD
Burgess Hill (RH15 9LH)
Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 19 August 2026)
Posted on 24 July 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice to support the current Service Desk team as we grow our customer base. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship, hopefully leading to Microsoft and Azure certifications.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£18,000 - £20,000 per annum
- Training course
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 5 months
- Positions available
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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
- Logging and triaging tickets (phone / email)
- New laptop / desktop setups
- 1st line support tickets
- Workbench jobs
- IT documentation
Where you'll work
Unit 3, K B F House
55 Victoria Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
QA LIMITED
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Why choose our AWS Cloud Support Specialist L3 programme?
The AWS Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship allows you to recruit fresh cloud talent or upskill your existing workforce to become work-ready first-line IT support, specialising in AWS and cloud management. An AWS Cloud Support Specialist’s role is desk-based and revolves around system user queries and resolving faults in a helpdesk environment. AWS Cloud Support Specialists are expected to rectify or escalate faults swiftly, to mitigate internal and external impact.
The AWS Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship enables the apprentice to:
- Understand how to carry out a methodical approach to problem-solving
- Become aware of the key organisational, cultural and health and safety considerations required by AWS Cloud Support Specialists
- Comprehend core networking principles, including network addressing, Cloud, Virtualisation and Security
- Gain a fundamental understanding of operating system concepts in cloud-based environments
- Grasp the concept of cloud-enabled systems, secure integration, disaster recovery, principles of test plans and automation tools
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use AWS.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 of any subject (grade 4+ (A* - C))
- Maths & English (grade 3+ (D or above))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
About this employer
Extech Cloud is a forward-thinking IT managed service provider (MSP) and Microsoft Solutions Partner based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Specialising in proactive IT support, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and modern workplace solutions, Extech Cloud helps small to mid-sized businesses across the South of England streamline their operations and embrace digital change. Their services include Microsoft 365 optimisation, Azure cloud solutions, VOIP telephony, and robust data protection strategies tailored to each client’s needs.
Company benefits
A range of exciting benefits are available!
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
You will be working with the Service Desk team, overseen by the Manager and Senior Engineer supporting a large number of customers and grow solid skills to become a fully trained Cloud Engineer.
We are hopeful that If we are the right fit for one another, a full time role may be available for you after the apprenticeship so we continue to grow your skills and our teams capacity.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
QA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044731.
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Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 19 August 2026)
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