IT Technician Apprentice

Yeovil College

Somerset (BA21 4DR)

Closes in 28 days (Sunday 4 October 2026)

Posted on 4 September 2026

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Summary

Provide first line IT technical support for all problems escalated by our customers using the helpdesk or received from the IT Services Administrator; seeking technical support and advice from advanced tier support.

Wage

£15,435 a year

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 08:30am - 5pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 2026

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

  • Use initiative and be proactive.
  • Provide technical support via a helpdesk ticketing system, remotely, face to face and over the phone.
  • Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software problems.
  • Take a structured and logical approach to ensure accuracy.
  • Building strong relationships with our customers to ensure high levels of service.
  • Assist in the deployment of mobile devices whilst maintaining the college asset register and paper trails.
  • Help maintain inventory records of hardware and software, updating these records and adhering to department process to keep all systems in sync.
  • Assist with the smooth running of ICT equipment on corporate days and evenings.

Where you'll work

Mudford Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4DR

Training

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

Training provider

YEOVIL 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

Yeovil College delivery: Full day delivery onsite (mixture of face to face delivery and self study throughout the day)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
  • Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • The appointment is subject to Yeovil College obtaining medical, Disclosure and Barring Services clearances, evidence to show you are legally entitled to work in the UK (under the Immigration,
    Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) and employment references satisfactory to us and evidence of relevant qualifications to the post.
  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible! 

About this employer

Yeovil College is a well-established further and higher education college in Somerset, offering a wide range of full-time courses, apprenticeships, higher education programmes, and adult learning opportunities. The college works closely with employers to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to succeed in their chosen careers, helping learners progress into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

https://yeovil.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays) 
  • Generous pension scheme of 16.1% support employer contributions 
  • Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers 
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free onsite gym 
  • Access to free staff parking 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • After completing an ICT apprenticeship, you could progress into roles such as IT Support Technician, Network Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cyber Security Technician, or Software Developer, depending on your area of interest.
  • With further experience and qualifications, there may be opportunities to move into senior technical positions, specialist roles, team leadership, or IT management. The skills gained during the apprenticeship provide a strong foundation for long-term career development within the fast-paced and ever-evolving technology sector.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Gabrielle Cobner

studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk

01935 845380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051749.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Sunday 4 October 2026)

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