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IT Apprentice Technician

Farleigh Hospice
Pay: £155.63
Location: Essex Chelmsford United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Jul 2020
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E03510175
IT 2020-06-25 2020-07-26

Job Description

An exciting opportunity within a small IT Team offering practical skills across a wide range of hardware and software platforms with experienced professionals in a supportive environment as well as working towards a recognised qualification to start your IT Career.



If you are dedicated, committed and enthusiastic about pursuing a career in IT then please apply. Working with the existing IT team to carry out technical installation and configuration activities.



Contributing to the development and maintenance of the IT infrastructure. Building your skills and knowledge around IT networks, hardware and software - and working towards technical accreditations. Helping evaluate new technology and devices. Identify best practice for the use of key hardware & software. Liaising with suppliers to arrange the repair of equipment under warranty. Troubleshooting and assisting IT users for general networking, hardware and software issues such as:




  • Network administration tasks including changing user passwords and creating new user accounts

  • Help to install, maintain and repair hardware devices

  • Assist in the installation/distribution of software/hardware

  • Resolve software compatibility issues

  • Carry out regular data backups

  • Develop an understanding of a range of software and advise on its best use

  • Support equipment audits and update the IT asset management system as required

  • Keeping track of and prioritising IT support requests


Personal Qualities :

  • An interest in technology, along with the ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and easily is important

  • You will also need a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to handle a number of tasks concurrently



Skills Required :

  • Can demonstrate good problem-solving skills and working practices in relation to the handling of IT equipment

  • Computer literate, with an awareness of standard business software (Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook etc) would be an advantage

  • Some knowledge of the installation, configuration and repair of IT equipment (gained whilst as school/college, home or voluntary/work experience)

  • Good communication and organisational skills

  • Able to multitask, stick to deadlines and work on own initiative



Future Prospects :

The opportunity is part of the ICT Apprenticeship and is aimed at those individuals looking to start a career as IT Support Technician, Hardware Engineer, Network Engineer, Desktop Support Engineer, Helpdesk Professional or Technical Support Analyst.



It is predominantly based at the employee's premises.


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