Our client is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join a vibrant and ever growing team. Are you logically and technically minded? Do you want to achieve qualifications whilst gaining real life workplace experience through an Apprenticeship with JBC Skills? If so, apply now!
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£16640 (£8 per hour as per apprenticeship minimum wage requirement at 40 hours per week.)
Lunch is provided during term time
Working week
Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Total hours per week:
40 hours a week
Expected duration
16 Months
Apprenticeship level
Advanced Level 3 (A level)
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Configuration and installation of IT equipment such as new computers and peripherals
- Maintain the College IT inventory
- Technical tasks on networked computers and laptops
- Periodic printer maintenance
- Check and clean monitors, keyboards and projector filters
- Check the functionality of all networking connections and active components - network cards, data outlets, patch leads, switches and routers
- Basic network user management: Create user accounts, change passwords and file share permissions
- Diagnose and report faults to product maintenance contractor when dealing with in warranty issues
- Liaise with supplier or contractor in fixing simple faults
- Install and test software for use across the network
- Classroom support for operation of computers, peripherals, smartboards and software across the network
- Use IT help desk software for all IT related jobs
Some additional working out of normal hours may be required where there are system problems. Time off in lieu will be given where this occurs.
We have a total of 400+ networked computers and approximately 50 laptops and 120 tablets for education and administrative purposes. Students also have their own computers, laptops and tablets.
The apprentice's training schedule
The classroom training for the Information Communications Technician comprises of 4 modules. The apprentice will attend the training in an online classroom with their designated JBC trainer.
The modules taught are:
- Network Fundamentals
- Mobility and Operating Systems
- Cloud Fundamentals
- IT Business Principles
Each module is delivered remotely over five consecutive days, with the training weeks scheduled at intervals throughout the apprenticeship.
Additional training information
- We are a government approved apprenticeship training provider. We provide apprenticeships for a wide range of employers, large and small.
- Some of your working hours will be spent training or studying with your appointed JBC Trainer/Mentor or your employer. Learning the skills you need to be successful in the role and complete the apprenticeship.
- You will have a progress review with your trainer and line manager every three months, along with regular support sessions to help you develop your portfolio.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
May lead to a permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4 or above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4 or above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent in IT (Grade C/4 or above) essential
- A-Level or equivalent in IT (Grade C/4 or above) desirable
Things to consider Holidays:
- You will be entitled to 5 weeks paid holidays plus bank holidays.
- Level of DBS Disclosure Required: Enhanced
Pay: £16,640.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ellesmere SY12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in doing an apprenticeship within IT?
- What interested you about the duties and responsibilities included within this opportunity?
- What knowledge of IT do you already possess? (educational or self-taught)
- If you were offered the opportunity how would you commute daily to the location and how long would the commute take you?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving license (preferred)
Location:
- Ellesmere SY12 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
