IT Trainee

Back TO Work; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday + bank/public holidays

Performance coach

Company bonus

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

Back To Work is seeking an enthusiastic IT trainee to join its family‑run business delivering property services. The role covers coding and development in C#, data handling with SQL, and supporting Linux servers, with training provided on all aspects.

You will gain exposure to .NET, IIS, PHP/HTML/CSS, WordPress, MySQL and PostgreSQL, while assisting staff with IT issues and helping optimise networks. A driving licence is required for site work.

Qualifications

• Interest in IT and computing.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Some coding experience and knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advantage).
• Hold a full driving licence – mobility for site work.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support and assistance.
• Troubleshoot IT issues and provide appropriate remedial action, as directed.
• Be receptive, respectful and accommodating at all times.

Skills

IT interest

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

C# programming

SQL

.NET

IIS

Linux servers

PHP

HTML

CSS

WordPress

Node

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Our client is a family run business offering many property services under one brand. With an overall fifteen years of experience in property market, our client is managed by a team of professional individuals each with a key set of skills and experience to provide tailored services to meet the needs of their clients and maximise their property potential.

Our client prides itself on honesty, integrity and transparency in its work. It has been providing services for different clients such as professional individuals, property owners and young couples with a vision and ambition to turn their properties into family homes.

Some areas you could be responsible may include:

• Coding and Development of new applications as business demands (nearly all coding is done in the C# programming language)
• Maintaining existing codebase in areas such as: - Data retrieval, recording and manipulation (C#, SQL)
• SFTP communication applications (C#, JSON)
• Database connection (with and without Entity Framework) (C#, SQL)
• Updating existing codebase to latest version of .Net (C#)
• Coding and maintenance of internal IIS website intranet (C#, HTML, CSS)
• Setting up and maintaining new Local and Virtual Linux Server Environments
• Coding and maintenance of internal and external websites utilising standard LAMP stack or IIS, Apache, PHP, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Node
• Maintenance of MySQL and PostgreSQL databases both locally and remotely
• Helping staff with Windows 11 and application related enquiries
• Understanding network infrastructure for optimisation and fault tracing

The role is extremely varied and will provide excellent IT experience and an exposure to a wide range of IT business activities, but applicants are not expected to have any industry qualifications as full training will be given.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide IT support and assistance.
• Troubleshoot IT issues and provide appropriate remedial action, as directed.
• Be receptive, respectful and accommodating at all times.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday + bank/public holidays + 1 day birthday leave
• Access to a dedicated independent performance coach
• Company bonus/performance enhancements
• Company Pension Scheme

Skills Required

You will:

• Be able to demonstrate an active interest in IT, technology, and computing
• Possess superior organisational skills and a “can-do" attitude and be able to carry out every task with equal enthusiasm
• Have some coding experience and knowledge of Microsoft Excel (this is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given)
• Hold a full driver's license – driving is essential, as is the flexibility to work from other locations, within the Group

Personal Qualities

• Genuine interest in IT and technology
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Patience when helping others
• Good attention to detail
• Organised and able to manage tasks
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual
• Positive attitude and professional approach

Prospects

Professional growth and long-term career prospects for the right candidate in a rewarding and forward-thinking Company