1st Line Service Desk Apprentice

Atos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Mentorship

Private medical insurance

Pension

Employee discounts

25 days leave

Job summary

Atos is recruiting for an IT Support Desk Apprentice in Birmingham. You will join a team delivering 1st Line IT support to a UK public sector client, while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.

No prior professional IT experience required; the program focuses on potential, attitude and growth within the company’s IT services division.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical people.
• Genuine interest in IT, computers and how technology works.
• Logical mind with a knack for solving puzzles and fixing things.

Responsibilities

• Being first point of contact: answering calls, emails, tickets and chats.
• Incident logging: accurately record faults and requests in our Service Management tool.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve basic technical issues (password resets, account unlocks).
• Software installation and Microsoft Office/365 queries.
• Basic hardware faults (laptops, printers, peripherals).
• Escalation: pass on complex issues to 2nd/3rd line support.
• Customer service: keep users updated on ticket status and satisfaction.
• Learning: dedicate 20% of hours to apprenticeship studies, workshops, coursework.

Skills

Communication

Passion for Tech

Problem Solving

Empathy

Team Player

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with 52,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with 52,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The Opportunity

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

Atos are investing in our future by investing in yours. We have recently announced our intentions to provide services to many of our customers through UK-based delivery capability, offering long-term careers within the communities of Birmingham from where we operate and will grow our business from over the next decade.

The Role

Are you the person your friends and family turn to when their computer breaks? Do you have a passion for technology and a desire to develop a career in IT?

We are building a team to provide IT Support and Services to one of our critical public sector clients, with users across the UK. The initial team will work as 1st Line Support Desk Agent, under an Apprentice program, completing a nationally recognized qualification while fulfilling your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Being first Point of Contact Answering incoming calls, emails, tickets and web chats from clients regarding IT issues.
• Incident Logging Accurately logging details of faults and requests into our Service Management tool.
• Troubleshooting Diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues such as
• Password resets and account unlock.
• Software installation and Microsoft Office/365 queries.
• Basic hardware faults (Laptops, Printers, Peripherals).
• Escalation Identifying complex issues that need to be passed on to 2nd or 3rd line support teams.
• Customer Service Keeping users updated on the status of their tickets and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Learning Dedicating 20% of your working hours to your apprenticeship studies, workshops, and coursework.

Who We Are Looking For

You do not need previous professional IT experience. We hire for potential and attitude.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Communication Excellent verbal and written English skills. You will be explaining technical things to non-technical people.
• Passion for Tech A genuine interest in IT, computers, and how technology works.
• Problem Solving A logical mind that enjoys figuring out puzzles and fixing things.
• Empathy Patience and a desire to help people who are frustrated with technical problems.
• Team Player Willingness to ask for help and support your colleagues.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE – Grade 4/C or above.
• You must have the right to work in England and have lived here for the last 5 years.

Location

Birmingham Business Park (Onsite)

What We Offer You

Atos is committed to helping you build a long-term career. Upon successful completion of your initial apprenticeship, our Internal First policy will enable you to express interest in further roles across our business areas including AI, Cyber Security, or Cloud Engineering.

• Training Full support to achieve your Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.
• Mentorship Coaching, team leadership and pastoral care to support your development.
• Benefits include
• Competitive apprentice salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance and pension scheme.
• Employee discounts (retail, cinema, travel).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.

We are also a care leaver-friendly employer. If you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated mailbox - [e-mail]