IT Support Apprenticeship
EPWIN GROUP PLC
Telford (TF3 3AT)
Closes in 29 days (Monday 17 November 2025)
Posted on 14 October 2025
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Summary
At Epwin, we’re all about innovation, teamwork, and helping our people shine. From smart digital systems to supporting sustainable building solutions, we use technology every day to make a real difference. As an IT Apprentice, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team where no two days are the same.
- Wage
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£16,500 a year
- Training course
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Hours
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8:30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday. 2.00pm finish on Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 18 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- Print queue administration and user access.
- New equipment ordering and installation.
- Phone System’s administration and support.
- Management of ICT Storage room and consumables inventory levels.
- Escalation to 3rd party support and ensuring the request is resolved within agreed service levels.
- Creation of any documentation required to support the ICT change control process and internal procedures.
- Ensuring that all areas of the ICT department are presented in a professional and organised manner.
- Operate within a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible manner at all times.
Where you'll work
Stafford Park 6
Telford
TF3 3AT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES 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
As an IT Support Technician apprentice, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that IT systems are operating at optimal performance; you will resolve users’ queries and troubleshoot issues within a helpdesk environment.
You will support internal or external customers and help to improve their productivity when using technology to carry out their jobs. You will typically interact with a wide variety of users, and deliver support through digital channels, remotely or in-person.
Throughout your time as an IT Support Technician apprentice, you will develop a mix of hard and soft skills. You will gain expertise in configuring networks and managing user accounts and permissions, but you will also develop crucial soft skills, such as effective communication, problem-solving, time management and customer service.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Initiative
About this employer
Epwin Group is the leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of energy efficient and low maintenance building products including windows, doors and fascia systems with some of the best known manufacturing and service names in the sector. Group businesses also produce high quality cladding, guttering, decking and prefabricated building components. Epwin Group takes a strong ethical stance in its manufacturing and distribution operations which is evidenced by group wide investment in Quality, Environmental and H&S Certifications
Company benefits
-24 days annual leave plus bank holidays. -Cycle to work Scheme. -Staff discounts via the Life and Work platform. -Company pension. -Opportunities for career development through training programs.
After this apprenticeship
This Level 3 apprenticeship provides everything you need to immerse yourself in the exciting world of technology and launch a rewarding career in IT.
You’ll get hands-on experience in all areas of technical support, from configuring devices to supporting with software, optimising performance and setting up virtual environments. With our unique curriculum and one-to-one support, you’ll accelerate your skills and get the qualification and confidence you need to thrive in IT.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Katie Allan
katie.allan@balticapprenticeships.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346389.
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Closes in 29 days (Monday 17 November 2025)
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