IT Support Apprentice

DBPIXELHOUSE LIMITED

Tewkesbury (GL20 8TD)

Closes in 25 days (Wednesday 2 September 2026)

Posted on 7 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an eager and enthusiastic individual to join us as an IT Support Apprentice to support and learn from our experienced team.

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experience as you complete a Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 9 September 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

  • Support with checking, packaging, and preparing IT and AV equipment for events
  • Carry out basic repairs, inventory management and pre-building of equipment
  • Support with maintenance of permanent network installations at key locations
  • Learn to service and support onsite servers under supervision
  • Help with general warehouse and logistics activities, including manual handling
  • Gain exposure to industry-leading technologies used in live event production

Where you'll work

Spectrum 800, Ashchurch Business Centre
Alexandra Way, Ashchurch
Tewkesbury
GL20 8TD

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

Why choose our Cloud Network Specialist apprenticeship?

QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship provides a solid foundation in installing network cabling and hardware. A Cloud Network Specialist’s role is both desk-based and involves visits to clients' premises to resolve issues. Apart from installing network cabling and hardware, they may also be required to assist in the deployment and management of cloud-based services.

QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

  • Follow a cloud-first curriculum, covering on-premises and cloud-enabled networking
  • Learn about core networking principles, including network addressing, cloud, virtualisation and security
  • Understand the principles, hardware, protocols and services that form part of on-premises, cloud and hybrid network architectures
  • Train with QA - the largest and leading provider for both Microsoft and AWS training
  • Learn technical content that aligns to, and is relevant to, employers and the market
  • Learn about DevOps methodologies and the fundamentals of databases and data migration

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.

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
  • Attention to detail

About this employer

We are a dynamic and fast-paced IT services company specialising in supporting high-profile live events and permanent technology installations. Whether it’s managing complex AV and IT infrastructure for large-scale corporate shows or maintaining vital networks at key venues like Farnborough and Gloucester Rugby, we thrive on delivering hands-on, people-focused tech solutions.

Company benefits

  • Canteen
  • Social event, seasonal parties and a various of other events sponsored by the company
  • Memberships - local gym discount rates
  • Group life assurance
  • Pension contribution

After this apprenticeship

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

You will be working with the Workshop Manager supporting many events and grow solid skills to become a fully trained IT technician. If we are the right fit for one another, a full-time tole may be available for you after the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046478.

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Closes in 25 days (Wednesday 2 September 2026)

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