ICT Apprentice

CREATIVE NETWORKS LTD

Rochdale (OL16 5EA)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 16 February 2026)

Posted on 22 January 2026

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Summary

Creative Networks UK is a growing managed service provider dedicated to delivering reliable IT solutions and outstanding customer support. We’re looking for an IT Support Apprentice who is passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to kickstart a rewarding career in IT.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Full-time, Permanent. Days and times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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 learn how to:

  • Provide 1st Line IT Support to our clients
  • Monitor and maintain network and server infrastructure
  • Handle calls, service tickets, and email requests through the Service Desk
  • Respond quickly to system failures and technical issues
  • Create and maintain process documentation
  • Troubleshoot faults and ensure timely resolution
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships

Where you'll work

Moss Bridge House
Moss Bridge Road
Rochdale
OL16 5EA

Training

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

Training provider

NOWSKILLS 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

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

Requirements

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • A full UK driving licence
  • A genuine passion for IT
  • Built and maintained personal computers
  • Good technical knowledge
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems
  • Familiarity with routers, networking equipment, and troubleshooting wired/wireless networks
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Organised, confident, and able to manage multiple tasks

About this employer

Creative Networks UK is a growing managed service provider dedicated to delivering reliable IT solutions and outstanding customer support. 

https://www.creative-n.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company pension
  • Gym membership

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate may be offered a full-time position after completing the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOWSKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009233.

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Closes in 21 days (Monday 16 February 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.