Ict Network Apprentice - Runcorn, United Kingdom - Just IT Apprenticeships

Just IT Apprenticeships

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Runcorn, United Kingdom

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Description

About us

Originally set up in 1933 by Joseph Brand as an electrical contracting and repair business in Margaret Street W1, the company today still operates with the same guiding principle of Customer Service underpinning all its many core activities.

With Headquarters still based in Margaret Street, J Brand now directly employs over 120 Staff many located regionally - and offers a nationwide-/-European service.

Diversification has also enabled J Brand to flourish, with pioneering work being conducted in the late 1970s, when data communications was in its infancy.

With the addition of a dedicated support desk facility, configuration centres in London and the North West of England and continued investment in personnel, J Brand is able to offer customers a total network solution for projects across technologies and vertical market sectors.

ICT Network ApprenticeJ.BRAND LIMITED

As an ICT network apprentice (commissioning engineer) you will have a range of duties working in both commissioning and our data destruction department.

You will be required to commission various types of customer equipment ranging from, Epos, LAN, WAN, MDM manged devices and Digital Signage.

Located in Runcorn.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage
£18,000 to £26,000 based on experience in networking and warehouse work.

Working week
8am to 5pm with some variance due to rota's (sightly earlier/later).

Total hours per week: 40 hours a week

Expected duration
18 Months

What will the apprentice be doing?
Main

Responsibilities:

Commissioning

Configuration of varying types of IT equipment (network switches, wireless infrastructure, desktop PC's, hand held terminals, tablets, electronic point of sale systems and digital signage etc.).
Following prewritten scripts for the configuration process ensuring that all steps are completed fully.
Liaising with customers and management to assist in resolving issues when presented.
Interfacing with our inhouse WMS (Warehouse Management System) for record keeping purposes during the commissioning process).
Learning and embracing change, new technology to allow us to provide a good level of service to our customers.
Being able to work consistently ensuring all staged items have a good level of conformity.
Investigating hardware/software issues and reporting back to management to resolve.

Light Warehousing Duties

Performing tasks on a WMS (Warehouse Management System).
Replacing faulty items.
General housekeeping.
Asset Management (Serial Number, Mac Address and ID tracking).

Data destruction

Identification of equipment received.
Recording of equipment details to stock. management system.
Carrying out functionality testing and checks.
Erasure of Data / Defaulting of configuration.
Investigating problems, diagnosing/repairing faults and reporting.
Troubleshooting.
Ensuring safe and clean working conditions.
Training other staff where appropriate.
Preparing equipment to be shipped out.
Refurbishing I.T hardware.
Storing stock away safely.
Using Mechanical Handling Equipment i.e., pallet trucks to move goods around.
Using computerised stock systems.

Additional tasks

Providing technical support writing reports and documentation.
Identify and valuing equipment.
Ensuring quality and efficiency are maintained.
Ensuring all processes and procedures are adhered to.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
You will receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills.
Your training will include gaining internationally recognised Level 3 IT qualifications.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Internal Training and Development
Team Leader / Supervision
Project Coordination
Project Management

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Microsoft Office
Warehouse experience
Using eWMS systems
Telephone speaking skills
Windows based PC experience
Administration skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C 9/A*) essential
GCSE or equivalent IT (Grade 4/C 9/A*) essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C 9/A*) essential

Things to consider
Private health care. Pension (a/e). Holiday Pay. Fork-lift truck operator, Asbestos Awareness, First aid, Working at height, Internal IT department assistance, others as request.

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:
£18,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits: