IT Technician Apprentice
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20 hours ago
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Job Summary
Are you looking to start your career in IT Support Do you want to be part of an experienced team where you will develop new skills and knowledge in the IT industry If the answer is YES then this is the right opportunity for you.
PETA are proud to be working with Drift IT to support them with the recruitment of an IT Technician Apprentice.
This role is a fantastic first step towards working in IT support with local schools this is a hybrid opportunity where you will be field based for the majority of the role. You will be part of a team where you will learn everything about IT support schools broadband and much more!
Training to be provided:
Level 3 IT Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 22-month apprenticeship which includes 25 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
Level 3 IT Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 22-month apprenticeship which includes 25 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
About the role:
The IT Technician will be responsible for the following duties:
The IT Technician will be responsible for the following duties:
- Remote IT support
- Shadow IT & AV technicians
- Work with network support
- Assist with IT maintenance
- Support Data Protection Act
- Help MD with daily routines
- Aid school IT coordination
- Maintain AV equipment
- Manage warranty process
- Install or reimage devices
- Follow access permissions
- Keep MIS info up to date
- Manage & close support tickets
- Handle quotes & purchases
General Requirements:
- Provide great customer care
- Organise work & aid team
- Investigate varied issues
- Manage time effectively
- Follow Health and Safety rules
- Follow company procedures
- Maintain confidentiality
- Do duties as appropriate
- Attend required meetings
Why choose an apprenticeship with Drift IT Services
Drift IT Services have been successfully recruiting and supporting apprentices to kick start their careers. Drift IT Services are committed to providing an extensive programme of training to help apprentices to learn how to deliver first class IT support.
Drift IT Services have been successfully recruiting and supporting apprentices to kick start their careers. Drift IT Services are committed to providing an extensive programme of training to help apprentices to learn how to deliver first class IT support.
Essential Skills:
It is essential that the IT Technician has the following skills and personal qualities:
It is essential that the IT Technician has the following skills and personal qualities:
- GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and maths (or equivalent)
- A clean DBS security record
- Good numerical and literacy skills and good levels of computer literacy
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
- Good analytical/problem solving skills
- Great customer service focus
- Good communication and Interpersonal skills
About You
About Us
Drift IT provide straightforward innovative and hassle-free IT support to education providers. They have an extensive client base of schools in the South East and over 20 years experience in the sector providing a proactive friendly approach to IT support that has been developed specifically with the needs of educators in 2025 Drift IT won the best apprentice employer of the year in PETAs annual apprenticeship awards.
We are a small company that really cares about the support we are giving to the local education sector. Friendly and supportive team genuinely working together to give the best service and IT support. We have been nominated for Apprenticeship provider of the year award for the last 2 years.
Company Benefits:
We are a small company that really cares about the support we are giving to the local education sector. Friendly and supportive team genuinely working together to give the best service and IT support. We have been nominated for Apprenticeship provider of the year award for the last 2 years.
Company Benefits:
- 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking on site
- Any staying away expenses all covered plus staying away bonus
- Perkbox employee scheme
- Fantastic Progression Opportunity
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Network Administration
- Active Directory
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- Computer Skills
- Windows
- Remote Access Software
- Help Desk
- IT Support
- Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting
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