Desktop Support Technician Apprentice

Medirest Signature; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Desktop Support Technician Apprentice to join their IT team at the Defence Academy. This role involves resolving desktop issues, providing technical support to staff and students, and preparing equipment for use. You'll receive training and hands-on experience in IT. Successful candidates will enjoy numerous benefits including a competitive salary, training opportunities, and extensive development programs.

Benefits

Free, secure onsite parking

Opportunities for career progression

Gym membership

Discounts with 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Must have a flexible approach with the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• PC literate, with a good level of experience in MS Office including Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that desktop related incidents identified through the Service Desk are resolved quickly and efficiently.
• Provide 2nd line technical support and service to staff and students.
• Assist in the preparation, issue and collection of Defence Academy laptops.

Skills

Understanding of Microsoft Windows

Understanding of Microsoft Office365

Ability to communicate at all levels

PC literate

Flexible approach to changing environments

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade A-C/9-4 or equivalent

Job description

Title:Desktop Support Technician Apprentice
Location:UK Defence Academy, Swindon, SN6 8LA
Working Week:37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 0800-1600, Friday finish at 1530
Salary: £22,500 per annum plus benefits & 25 days annual leave
Apprenticeship Qualification: IT Technician level 3
Expected Apprenticeship Duration:12 months apprenticeship

Start date: September 2025

Do you have a passion for a career in IT?

Are you keen to learn more about IT?

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world.

Serco have an exciting new apprenticeship role as an Apprentice Desktop Support Technician based at the Defence Academy. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be working in the IT team in areas such as PC hardware, software and help resolve any issues. You will have full training provided and learn on the job. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop your skills in IT at Serco.As a team, you will be mentored, supervised and trained to resolve any customer-based issues we encounter on a daily basis.

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure that desktop related incidents identified through the Service Desk are resolved quickly and efficiently whilst ensuring that service level agreements are met.
• Provide 2nd line technical support and service to staff and students, including some overseas students, all with differing levels of computer literacy.
• Assist in the preparation, issue and collection of Defence Academy laptops
• Undertake configuration and support of client-based software including security software, system updates and application updates with training
• Undertake problem management tasks identifying underlying causes and providing solutions to commonly occurring faults.
• Carry out hardware maintenance and repair taking account of manufacturers warranties

What you'll need to do the role:

• Understanding of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office365
• Must have a flexible approach with an ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Maths and English GCSE grade A-C/9-4 or equivalent
• PC literate, with a good level of experience in MS Office including Outlook and Teams
• Ability to communicate at all levels, using a variety of communication methods (spoken, written, behaviour)
• Ability to work in a team environment or individually

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in our organisation
• Opportunities for career progression

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead with passion and purpose, apply today!

What we offer:

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
• 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375).
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Mental Health First Aider support on site.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance .

Advert closing date: Sunday 10th August

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