Service Desk Apprentice
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and the fourth largest in the world. Our Firefighters are at the heart of our communities and work in what can be unpredictable, but most certainly an exciting and rewarding role.
Our frontline is supported by a hardworking team of non-uniformed staff, from accountants and ICT specialists to cooks and technicians, without whom we could not function.
Overview:
We are looking for a Service Desk Apprentice and the aim of this role is to provide a high quality and customer focused first line support service to all end users. Working with the DaTS Service Desk in receiving, analysing, prioritising, recording, documenting, monitoring, assisting in the management of, and actively resolving end user service requests, fault reports and IT-related job or equipment requests, via the departments IT Service Management (ITSM) system. You will escalate incidents when considered appropriate in order to maintain SLA expectations.
This role can be based in any of the following locations: Inverness, Dundee, Johnstone, Cambuslang and Newbridge. There will be an assessment centre day held on the 30th of October at Headquarters Westburn Dr, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 7NA.
Responsibilities:
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£10.64 per hour - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Monday, October 20, 2025
Opportunity Details
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and the fourth largest in the world. Our Firefighters are at the heart of our communities and work in what can be unpredictable, but most certainly an exciting and rewarding role.
Our frontline is supported by a hardworking team of non-uniformed staff, from accountants and ICT specialists to cooks and technicians, without whom we could not function.
Overview:
We are looking for a Service Desk Apprentice and the aim of this role is to provide a high quality and customer focused first line support service to all end users. Working with the DaTS Service Desk in receiving, analysing, prioritising, recording, documenting, monitoring, assisting in the management of, and actively resolving end user service requests, fault reports and IT-related job or equipment requests, via the departments IT Service Management (ITSM) system. You will escalate incidents when considered appropriate in order to maintain SLA expectations.
This role can be based in any of the following locations: Inverness, Dundee, Johnstone, Cambuslang and Newbridge. There will be an assessment centre day held on the 30th of October at Headquarters Westburn Dr, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 7NA.
Responsibilities:
- Learn how to provide first line technical support on all IT related matters using diagnostics and remote control tools
- Communicate with users keeping them informed of incident progress
- Maintain accurate records and reporting information on the level of faults and requests, ensuring correct categorisation and priority
- Work with service providers (internal and external) to support SFRS DaTS systems
- Working with the DaTS Service Desk colleagues to define and maintain a knowledge database by amending and creating documents under the approval of the Senior Service Desk Analyst
- Attend all training and development activities as required, and complete all necessary studies and qualifications to achieve a Diploma in Digital Applications Support SCQF Level 6, progressing onto Diploma in Digital Technology IT Support SCQF Level 8
You will need the following skills:
Essential:
- National 4 English or equivalent
- Good communication skills
- Understand how to deliver good customer service
- Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and a drive to success in DaTS
- Proactive attitude to problem solving and shows enthusiasm for learning new skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- A good team player and can also add value working independently
- Undertakes work with honesty and integrity
- Well organised and methodical, operating with pace, enthusiasm and creativity
Desirable:
- National 5 Computing and English or equivalent
- A clear desire for a career in DaTS
- A knowledge of DaTS networks and peripherals
Salary: £22,129 per annum
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and attractive pension scheme
- A range of excellent family friendly policies including those that promote a work life balance
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits
Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.
On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!
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