IT Cloud Support Apprentice

ICONOLOGY LTD

The Oak, Ashford Road, Newingreen, Hythe, Kent (CT21 4JB)

Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026)

Posted on 14 October 2026

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Summary

Join our team as a Cloud Support Apprentice and support the delivery of IT and cloud services to our clients. The programme will provide exposure to cloud technologies, networking, operating systems, service management, and troubleshooting whilst working within a busy Managed Service Provider environment.

• Wage:

  £15,600 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £8 - £10.85/hour

• Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 17 November 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

• Provide first-line IT support to clients via phone, email, and remote support tools
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of Microsoft 365 and cloud-based services
• Support cloud and networking infrastructure under the guidance of senior engineers
• Help troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and user access issues
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining client systems to ensure reliability and performance
• Create and maintain technical documentation and support records
• Support system upgrades, software deployments, and new user setups
• Learn and apply IT security best practices across client environments
• Work closely with the wider technical team on a variety of cloud and infrastructure projects

Where you'll work

The Oak, Ashford Road, Newingreen, Hythe, Kent
CT21 4JB

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

The programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.

Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.

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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

About this employer

At Iconology Ltd, we are a forward-thinking Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Kent, delivering expert IT support, cloud solutions, cyber security, connectivity, and managed technology services to businesses across a wide range of industries. The company has built a strong reputation for providing reliable, proactive IT services and helping clients embrace modern technologies to support their growth.

Company benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities (role dependent)
• Company social events
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career progression opportunities within a growing technology business
• Employee pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Access to experienced mentors and technical specialists
• Modern office environment and equipment

After this apprenticeship

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

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in IT and cloud computing. You will gain experience across cloud platforms, networking, operating systems, and service management while working alongside experienced engineers.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Cloud Support, IT Support, or Infrastructure role within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059000.

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Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026)

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