Apprentice Information Communication Technician

Itrm; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Information Communication Technician to join their dynamic service desk team. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing a Level 3 qualification. Over 14-17 months, you'll develop essential skills in communication, fault finding, cloud services, and cybersecurity, all while being supported by a dedicated coach. With a culture that emphasizes recognition and personal development, this role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in IT. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and take the first step towards becoming a qualified IT professional.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company social events

Employee of the quarter awards

Qualifications

• Basic IT knowledge and a desire to progress in ICT.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, with Maths and English essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake qualification while gaining hands-on experience.
• Regularly upload completed work and meet with the online coach.

Skills

Communication Skills

Fault Finding and Troubleshooting

Cloud and Cloud Services

Maintaining Systems

Networking and Cyber Security

Coding and Scripting

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs

Job description

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Job Specification

Location: Sidcup

Salary: National Apprenticeship

At ITRM, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge managed IT services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries.

Our values align with creating an energetic, warm and welcoming place in which to work. We encourage individuals and teams to develop, feel recognised and rewarded in order to perform to their maximum potential.

This is reflected in our company culture and employment package which includes 25 days holiday (excluding public holidays), company and team-based social events (Summer BBQ, annual Kick-Off event) and regular company briefings where an employee of the quarter is awarded.

Job Purpose

We are hiring for an Apprentice Information Communication Technician to join our service desk team and undertake a Level 3 qualification.

This apprenticeship typically takes 14-17 months and is ideal for learners who possess basic IT knowledge and wish to progress to a first-line support engineer position or equivalent.

The learner will receive a qualification in the Information Communication Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship standard, certified by the British Computing Society. Upon finishing the programme, apprentices gain entry to the RITTech register of IT professionals.

Responsibilities

The Information Communication Technician apprentice will be responsible for undertaking their qualification alongside gaining hands-on working experience, based on our first-line service desk.

The apprentice will be assigned an online coach and learning portal whereby they will be required to regularly upload completed work, undertake learning and professional development courses, and meet with their coach on a regular basis to track progress.

Key topics that are covered and learnt throughout the apprenticeship include:

• Communication Skills
• Business Processes
• Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
• Cloud and Cloud Services
• Maintaining Systems
• Networking and Cyber Security
• Coding and Scripting

At the end of the learning process, the apprentice will be required to undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) to conclude their qualification.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• An interest in ICT and desire to progress into a career in the field.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (ideally A*-C or 4-9) - with Maths and English being essential.