IT Apprentice

QA Apprenticeships; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Worthing seeks a Trainee IT Support Apprentice to provide customer service and troubleshoot IT issues. Candidates should have at least 3 GCSEs including Maths and English, and experience in a customer service role is desirable. The position offers a structured work environment with opportunities for full-time employment. Benefits include team outings and mentorship from experienced colleagues.

Benefits

Work uniform

Regular team outings

Pension scheme

Mentored by experienced team members

Qualifications

• Must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship.
• International equivalents must be documented.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to assist with 1st line IT issues.
• Resolve 1st line issues like systems access and password resets.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Basic fault diagnosis

Team player

Self-motivated

Diligence and time management

Proactivity

Education

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4 (A-C)

GCSE Maths and English (grades 3 or above)

Job description

Employer description :

Bates Group comprising of (Bates IT) Information Technology (Bates Connect) Infrastructure & Communications (Bates FMC) Facilities Management & Construction and (Bates Health) Health Care Innovations welcome the opportunity to present our companies. Bates Group Services works autonomously whilst benefiting from a strong dynamic Group Management structure. Bates IT supplies information technology solutions and network support crucial to maintaining a competitive edge. Collaborating with Bates Connect engages a range of services within data infrastructure and communications systems ensuring flexibility throughout.

Responsibilities :

• Liaise with customers via phone, Skype or email to assist with 1st line IT issues, working in accordance to SLAs, Bates IT quality standards and ITIL best practices
• Resolve 1st line issues and requests such as systems access, password resets & unlocks
• Troubleshooting hardware issues
• Maintain a customer focused approach delivering superb value to the customer base
• Provide excellent customer service at all times; offering empathy and patience to the users
• Take accountability and ownership for all assigned issues
• Answer telephone calls in a professional, confident and timely manner with a strong focus on first time fixes
• Contribute to the continual service improvement culture

Desirable skills :

• Experience of working in a customer service role
• Basic general fault diagnosis
• Excellent customer service
• Strong communication skills
• A team player who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Diligent with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Proactive approach to work with a positive and flexible attitude

Entry requirements :

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4 (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3 (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours : 37.5 hours per week 9am - 5.30pm (1hour lunch break)

Benefits :

• Work uniform
• Regular team outings
• Pension scheme
• Mentored by very experienced team members

Future prospects :

• Possibility of full time employment

About QA :

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Employment Type : Trainee

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1