Summary
As an IT Apprentice, you will provide first line technical support across the business, helping users resolve IT issues and supporting Microsoft 365, devices, networks and digital systems. You will also gain experience in IT security, policy development, cyber compliance and emerging AI tools.
- Wage
£16,640 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 8.00am - 5.00pm, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
Monday 11 January 2027
- Duration
1 year 6 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
- Provide first-line IT support, troubleshooting password resets, device setup, connectivity and general technical issues
- Support SharePoint and OneDrive access, permissions, synchronisation issues and user onboarding
- Help administer Microsoft 365, including user accounts, licences, Teams configuration and permissions
- Set up and maintain devices, asset registers and equipment, and support device lifecycle processes
- Support new starters with account setup, equipment and basic IT induction
- Log support requests, keep accurate records and escalate complex issues when needed
- Assist with VOIP system maintenance, troubleshooting and user setup
- Help maintain IT policies, procedures and documentation, and support cyber security compliance
- Assist with testing and introducing AI tools, and provide general operational support to other departments
- Develop an understanding of business processes, including invoice workflow tasks, basic transaction processing and other routine finance activities
Where you'll work
Dunwear Depot
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 0AA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
YEOVIL COLLEGE
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
The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 3 Information and Communications Technician Apprenticeship, following the Support Technician pathway. The 18 month programme combines practical workplace experience with one day of college training per week. The apprentice will receive ongoing support from internal staff and external training partners to develop their skills and experience across the organisation's hybrid IT support model.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
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
- Administrative skills
- Patience
Other requirements
You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.