Foundation

IT Foundation & Hardware Apprentice

ACORN ICT LTD

MIDDLESBROUGH (TS2 1RT)

Closes on Wednesday 13 January 2027

Posted on 13 November 2026


Summary

Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

MC Apprenticeships are supporting Acorn to recruit a motivated Level 2 IT Foundation & Hardware Apprentice to join their team in Middlesbrough. This role will give you hands-on experience with IT hardware and software while completing your Level 2 apprenticeship.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Hardware, network and infrastructure foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 27 January 2027

Duration

8 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

  • Assist with setting up and configuring computers, laptops, printers, and other hardware
  • Help with basic IT troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Support users with first-line IT queries
  • Maintain records of IT assets and support tickets
  • Install software, apps or firmware to user requirements
  • Follow company IT policies.
  • Learn IT fundamentals through practical on-the-job experience
  • Carry out routine maintenance and repair common faults 

Where you'll work

3B BRIGHOUSE BUSINESS VILLAGE
BRIGHOUSE ROAD
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS2 1RT

Training

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

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Hardware, network and infrastructure foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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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.

Requirements

You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.

About this employer

Acorn ICT (Information and Communications Technology) is founded on the principles of supplying a complete, cost-effective and efficient ICT solutions service to the North East of England. We have over 40 years of experience in the IT industry, during this time we have supplied our services to some of the largest Information Technology companies around the world.

Our aim is to supply the region with the best customer service available. When this is partnered with the experience we have gained over the years, you have a complete package to offer any business. we currently supply our services to a vast range of customers throughout the area.

https://www.acorn-ict.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Potential permanent employment upon completion, depending on business needs at the time. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000064159.

Apply now

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

Closes on Wednesday 13 January 2027