IT Support Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Support Apprentice who enjoys solving problems, learning new technology and helping people.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

The salary will be £8 per hour during the first year, increasing to the National Living Wage after 12 months.

Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am till 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 24 September 2026

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will join our Support team and help customers use our software effectively. With training and support from experienced colleagues, you will learn how to investigate issues, manage support requests and resolve common technical problems.

You will also gain experience in software testing, databases, cloud technology and customer service while working towards an IT qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to customer queries by phone and email
• Log, manage and update support tickets
• Investigate and resolve common software issues
• Help customers use Alpha Tracker and related applications
• Escalate complex issues to senior colleagues
• Test software updates and new features
• Assist with software upgrades and installations
• Create and update support documentation
• Maintain accurate customer records
• Work with the Development and Project teams

Where you'll work

e-Innovation Centre, University of Wolverhampton, Telford
TF2 9FT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
• Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
• apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
• Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
• Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
• Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
• Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
• Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
• Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
• Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
• Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
• Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
• Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
• Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
• Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
• Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
• Test and evaluate network environments
• Monitor performance and usage of a network
• Deploy applications on a network
• Set up storage and data access for staff
• Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
• Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
• Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
• Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
• Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
• Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
• Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
• Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
• Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
• Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
• apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
• Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
• Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
• Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
• Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
• Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
• Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Training schedule

You will gain practical experience in:

• IT and application support
• Software troubleshooting
• Customer service
• Microsoft SQL Server and databases
• Cloud-hosted software
• Software testing
• Cybersecurity
• Business communication
• Information Communication Technician (ICT) Level 3 qualification 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in technology
• Enjoys helping people
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Is organised, reliable and willing to learn
• Has good attention to detail
• Can think logically and solve problems
• Works well as part of a team

Essential Requirements:

• Basic IT skills
• An interest in software and technology