IT Support Apprentice

CORSTORPHINE & WRIGHT LTD

Birmingham (B1 1TT)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 September 2026

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Summary

You will join our internal IT team and help provide practical technology support across Corstorphine & Wright’s studios. You will gain hands-on experience preparing and deploying devices, supporting new starters, maintaining IT assets and helping colleagues with everyday technology.

Wage

£26,300 a year

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 26 October 2026

Duration

1 year 5 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

  • Device deployment, configuration and refresh activities
  • New starter and leaver technology processes
  • Asset management, stock control and inventory maintenance
  • Desk moves and workstation setup
  • Mobile device and peripheral support
  • Meeting room and collaboration technology support
  • Printer support and troubleshooting
  • User administration activities 
  • Documentation and knowledge base maintenance
  • Support technology rollouts and improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with our internal IT team, external managed service provider, and other technology suppliers
  • Assist with business application support and administration
  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • Microsoft Intune administration
  • User provisioning
  • Device compliance activities 
  • Security housekeeping 

The apprentice will be supported with the above activities and will work more independently on tasks as capability develops throughout the apprenticeships. This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.   

Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder. 

Where you'll work

Alpha Tower
Suffolk Street Queensway
Birmingham
B1 1TT

Training

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

Training provider

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED

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

Expected duration: 17 months 
Apprenticeship level: Level 3 
Programme: Information Communications Technician 
During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment / training and online learning working towards completing the Information Communications Technician qualification. 
The training covers the following core occupational duties: 
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0973-v1-2 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience

Other requirements

It is a requirement to have five GCSE 9-4 grades or equivalent (including English and Maths) to apply for this type of apprenticeship. If you do not have these grades but have completed numeracy and literacy Key Skills / Functional Skills at level two you may also apply for these apprenticeships.  
 
Eligibility:

You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role: 

  • Hold valid residency status 
  • Have the right to work in the UK  

About this employer

Corstorphine & Wright operates across multiple offices and relies on technology, digital design platforms, information management systems and business applications to support project delivery and business operations. The IT Support Apprentice will provide operational support across the practice while undertaking a structured apprenticeship programme and developing into a future technology professional. 

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will have a level 3 qualification as an ICT Support Technician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED

Brooke Hutton

b.hutton@learn-tech.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054751.

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Closes in 23 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)