We have an exciting opportunity for an IT apprentice to join our dynamic technology department. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the technology manager in handing IT issues and projects. You will be involved in the day-to-day management of the IT within the business.
Wage
£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Saturday 28 November 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
Support day-to-day communication with our Managed Service Provider, under the guidance of the Technology Manager
Log, track, and escalate IT issues to ensure timely resolution
Help track outstanding support requests and flag delays to the Technology Manager
Keep supplier performance management with the manager
Support users by ensuring issues are followed through to completion
Maintain documentation of systems, users, IT and Data polices and assets
Assist the Technology Manager and cybersecurity partner with agreed security activities and recommendations
Support implementation of security recommendations
Support the evaluation and testing of approved AI tools and simple automation opportunities
Report suspected security incidents promptly and assist with agreed response activities under supervision
Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes. Assist with creating and delivering the business AI strategy
Support internal projects involving systems or data
Act as a bridge between technical suppliers and business users
Where you'll work
MOTORWAY HOUSE CHARTER WAY MACCLESFIELD SK10 2NY
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)
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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Other requirements
Experience in using computers and other technologies
Personable
Honesty and Integrity
Proactive and able to problem solve
Strong team player.
Able to ask for guidance when needed and to help others
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