IT Support Apprentice

BRIAR CHEMICALS LIMITED

Norwich (NR6 5AP)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 March 2026

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Summary

A great opportunity for someone starting their IT career to join Briar Chemicals as an IT Support Apprentice. You’ll learn to provide first-line support, assist with hardware, software and network issues, and help keep systems running smoothly, supported by the IT team on a two‑year fixed‑term contract.

Wage

£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Non-contractual company bonus

Group Personal Pension scheme - we will match your contributions, plus 2% extra, up to a maximum of 10% employer contribution.

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, Approximately 08:00 - 16:15. The Company operates a flexitime system so start and finish times may vary according to business and personal needs. Minimum 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 2026

Duration

2 years

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 technical support to users via telephone, email and helpdesk system.

  • Log, prioritise, and manage support tickets, ensuring they are resolved within agreed service levels.

  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic network issues, escalating more complex problems where necessary.

  • Assist with the installation, configuration and maintenance of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, printers and mobile devices.

  • Support user account administration (e.g. password resets, access permissions, onboarding/offboarding tasks).

  • Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions and IT procedures.

  • Assist with routine system maintenance, updates and security checks.

  • Contribute to IT projects and system improvements.

  • Ensure company IT policies, security standards, and data protection practices are followed.

  • Maintain the IT asset registers and track IT equipment inventory.

  • Create and update user guides and/or knowledge base articles.

Where you'll work

Sweet Briar Road
Norwich
NR6 5AP

Training

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

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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

Apprentice will attend college one day a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (Language or Literature) (grade 4/C)
  • Mathematics (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Reliable timekeeping

About this employer

Briar Chemicals has in excess of 70 years of chemical manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence, through continuous improvement, dependability, social & environmental responsibility.

Key highlights of the Briar business

  • Technical leader in the development and contract manufacturing of some of the world’s most complex chemistry
  • Established site in excess of 100 acres in Norwich, Norfolk
  • Dedicated site for product formulation and packaging
  • Experienced global exporter

Our vision is to cultivate innovative and sustainable solutions through partnerships: meeting the changing needs of a diverse planet.

We have around 250 permanent employees and we invest in our people as believe that they are our greatest asset. We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and we welcome people who mirror our values.  Join a team where our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Engagement define who we are, how we work, and what we aspire to be as an organisation.

http://briarchemicals.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 33 days annual leave.
  • Private Healthcare scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Flexitime.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Gymflex scheme.
  • Free car parking.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

City College Norwich

apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk

01603 773365

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023805.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 11:59pm)