Helpdesk Engineer Apprentice
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Location: Southampton, SO53 4AR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £200.00 per week
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Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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Ref: VAC-00741
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Application Deadline Date: 12/01/2022
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Start Date: 13/01/2022
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm
Brief Description
We are looking to recruit a Helpdesk Engineer Apprentice who is a hardworking, organised individual with flexibility and a willingness to learn.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role, you ideally will hold a C/4 grade in both GCSE Maths & English, and in three or four other subjects at least. You should have a GCSE, BTEC or A Level in ICT or at least hands-on experience with the workings of computers and IT.
Please note that you must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject (e.g. a degree).
Personal Qualities
The company require a bright, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a genuine desire to learn and to build a career in technology. The company are looking for someone with a positive, highly self-motivating, can-do attitude and who isn?t afraid to ask questions.
Skills Required
The employer is looking for individuals who are:
? Solution focused, and who take accountability for their own actions and constantly strive for greater results
? Autonomous self-starters, able to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly
? Confident and professional with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
? Customer and stakeholder focused
? Able to thrive in a high growth, fast-paced work environment
? Possessive of a flexible working style, able to work as a team and independently on own initiative
? Methodical, accurate, analytical and have attention to detail
? In possession of a high level of customer service and business analytical and commercial awareness
? Able to set a positive, professional example to colleagues and others
? Able to adhere to company processes and procedures and recommend improvements when required.
Training to be Provided
CORE MODULES
The apprenticeship contains the following three core key modules which seek to develop the
knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be a successful Information Communications Technician.
The final module is a Pathway module to provide specialist career track skills and knowledge depending
on which track was chosen at the outset from the 3 options available.
Computer Fundamentals & Security
Gain an understanding of the core concepts in computing including hardware, software, security and troubleshooting.
Introduction to Networking & Cloud Services
An introduction to the fundamental cloud
concepts of networking and cloud computing, including networking
modules, devices and protocols.
Communication in Support
Support in IT requires good communications skills. Develop your communications skills by exploring the best practices of support.
Future Prospects
Future prospects include the opportunity for the right person to become a full-time engineer and continuing to add to their skills and certifications.
Vacancy Detail
Intequal, in partnership with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Programme are currently recruiting for an energetic individual to join a fantastic company as a Helpdesk Engineer Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn and gain on the job experience to kickstart your career in IT.
As an Information Communications Technician Apprentice your main role and responsibilities will include:
? First line end user support
? Hardware build and configuration
? Server maintenance and support
? Networking
? Cloud configuration
? Some offsite IT maintenance supported by a senior engineer
About the Company
Our employer is a company that specialises in the provision of IT support and who are committed to providing businesses with the highest quality, proactive managed services. Their business-led, strategic approach really stands out from the rest of the market.
Future prospects include the opportunity for the right person to become a full-time engineer and continuing to add to their skills and certifications.
Other Information
Please note that your commute may be taken into consideration when we review your application, in line with our safeguarding practices.