Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship

ASPECT IT LTD

SPRINGHEAD (OL4 4TZ)

Closes in 19 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 January 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our IT support team as a Level 3 Apprentice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting their career in IT, offering hands-on experience supporting clients across the Greater Manchester from our office in Oldham.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pm.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 February 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

You’ll Be Doing:

  • Taking and logging IT helpdesk calls and logging email queries from our customers.
  • Assisting with IT helpdesk support via phone and remote tools.
  • Logging and monitoring support tickets using our helpdesk system.
  • Helping with setup and maintenance of PCs and user accounts.
  • Learning to troubleshoot common Windows and Microsoft 365 issues.
  • Supporting the wider team with tasks and documentation.

Where you'll work

UNIT 4
COUNTY END BUSINESS CENTRE
JACKSON STREET
SPRINGHEAD
OL4 4TZ

Training

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

Training provider

THE OLDHAM 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

Off-the-job training will take place one day a week at Oldham College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade 4-9 (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Excellence in IT Support
Aspect IT’s mission is to offer well-managed IT Services to its clients and help them maximise profits through the strategic use of IT
 
Aspect IT are a UK based IT support company based in Greater Manchester, and have become well known for outstanding levels of service, IT support and advice for clients throughout the UK, including Oldham, Manchester and Yorkshire.

Formed in 2003 by directors Ian and Peter, two IT professionals with over 15 years of experience, our reputation for professional IT services grew quickly and allowed us to expand in terms of size and also scope of IT services being made available to our many satisfied clients.

Our IT support services and IT solutions not only help businesses across the UK to run more efficiently, but also help future proof their organisations against likely changes in technology which would otherwise hinder their business operations.

https://aspectit.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free office drinks and snacks.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position for the right person.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007648.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)