Digital Support Apprentice

Digital Support Apprentice

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pstrongSimply Solutionsarean international provider of strategic facility management and workplace maintenance.strongp pstrongOverview:strongp pYou will work alongside this vibrant Help Desk Support team to provide a first line of support for technical, building management and facilities services. This role would suit an applicant who can be comfortable in a customer service style role with an interest in IT. You will see through all issues from initial log through to final resolution, ensuring excellent customer service each time. You will have excellent spelling and grammar, good knowledge of Microsoft platforms and take real pride in your work and enjoy going the extra mile. The company offers great opportunities for hard workers that are keen to build their career long term and progress.p pThe role is perfect for someone who has proven experience in a similar role in customer service and has an interest in facilities and is naturally IT savvy and is looking for a new challenge.p pstrongResponsibilities:strongp ul liBe the first point of contact for helpdesk queries and ensuring they are logged correctly in line with each client’s contract on our clients management system on our bespoke FM Platform.li liAssist with producing engineersub-contractor quotations via Microsoft 365.li liFirst point of contact for incoming telephone calls. Accurately process enquiries via our FRESHDESK internal ticketing system, resolving concerns and triage concerns to management when necessary.li liBecome a Microsoft 365 superuser for the business, supporting with queries from subcontractors and internal teams.li liLiaise with contractors, client representatives, and the full team including engineers through Microsoft 365 platforms and our internal client CRM system.li liEnsure Contractors are aware of outstanding issues and are dealing with them in a timely manner via phone and email correspondence.li liAppropriately escalate any issues where suppliers and engineers have failed to respond within contract timescales via the FRESHDESK internal ticketing system.li liProcess reports for engineers, highlighting working hours and material costs via Microsoft 365 platforms and the FRESHDESK ticketing system.li ul pstrongSalary:strong 16,500 - 17,000 per annum.p pstrongWorking hours:strong Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm.p pstrongBenefits:strongp ul liCompany events.li liCollaborative modern workspace.li liFree parking.li liProven progression opportunities for apprentices.li liOffice incentives.li ul pstrongFuture prospects:strongp p90 of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20 higher than the national average.p pstrongImportant information:strongp pThis 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.p pStarting 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.p pOn completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.p pIf you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time strongAPPLY NOW!strongp pstrongemPlease be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible. emstrongp

Cyber Security Apprentice

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pstrongAt Trafford Council we are EPIC!strongp pstrongWe EMPOWER strongWe inspire and trust our people to deliver the best outcomes for our customers, communities and colleagues.p pstrongWe are PEOPLE CENTRED strongWe value all people, within and external to the organisation and give those around us respect. We will act with honesty and integrity in all that we do and create an environment that enables everyone we work with to thrive and succeed.p pstrongWe are INCLUSIVE strongWe are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the diversity and richness differences bring.p pstrongWe COLLABORATE strongWe build relationships, collaborate; treat people as equal partners and work together to make things happen.p pTrafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.p pstrongResponsibilities:strongp ul liAssist in monitoring network traffic and using SIEM tools (e.g. FortiSIEM, Microsoft Sentinel) to detect suspicious activity and triage security risks.li liSupport incident reporting and response, including risk assessments and vulnerability scans.li liGain hands-on experience managing firewalls, antivirus, endpoint security, patching, and software updates.li liCollaborate with IT, Legal, and other departments to ensure a unified security approach, including third-party risk assessments.li liMonitor and respond to the IT Security Queue (CVE updates, service requests, incidents, bulletins).li liAssess and manage tickets, ensuring priority issues are resolved within 48 hours.li liHandle walk-up incidents and participate in major incident responses.li liSupport the ICT security incident response process and maintain the ICT Risk Register.li liManage security dashboards (SIEM, FortiMail, FortiConsole, SOPHOS, Windows Defender).li liOversee job assignments and SLA performance across teams.li liSupport projects aligned with the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).li liAssist in updating and maintaining IT security policies and procedures.li liSupport strategic projects.li ul pstrongDesirable skills:strongp ul liStronginterpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.li liProvenproblem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving issues and taking ownership.li liEffectiveplanning and organisational skills, able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.li liHigh attention to detail in recording accurate information and working across different systems and processes.li liAbility to work bothindependently and collaborativelywithin a team, with minimal supervision.li liGoodnumerical skillsand a customer-focused mindset.li liDriving licence and own vehicle due to the location of the office.li ul pstrongEntry requirements:strongp ul liAn A-Level in ICTli liOR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICTli liOR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subjectli liOR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)li ul pYou may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.p pIf you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.p pstrongFor more information please visit the UK ENIC website. strongp pstrongWorking hours:strong 36.25 hours per week.p pstrongBenefits:strongp pYou will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford. We also offer hybrid working.p pstrongFuture prospects:strongp p90 of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20 higher than the national average.p pstrongAbout QA:strongp pOur apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we’re a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.p pstrongInterested? Apply now!strongp pstrongemPlease be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible. emstrongp

IT Apprentice

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pstrongAbout Premier IT Solutions:strongp pWith over 30 years of experience and knowledge in the technology and business industry, we have become known for managing our tailored managed IT services. Both sales and technical teams work hand-in-hand to understand and listen to your issues, business processes and more importantly the aspirations of your business in order for us to help you achieve your tech and business goal. Every IT project we deliver must meet our client business requirements by utilizing and providing tested and proven technology. We value our clients as our business partner.p pOur services cater for a simple start up to 500 user companies, were we offer tailored managed IT support, covering server & VMs, desktop, network, security, mobile and remote facilities to keep you connected to your business 247.p pPremier IT Solutions proactively manage and monitor simple and complex IT infrastructure environments and IT outsourcing coupled with a 247 remote help desk service, available to our clients.p pstrongResponsibilities:strongp ul liProviding end-user, desktop supportli liSupporting and maintaining MS serverdesktopslaptopsli liSupporting and maintaining Office 365 solutionsli liEscalating IT issues within the team where necessaryli liSetting up and configuring new laptops and desktopsli liInstalling authorised software to laptops and desktopsli liTroubleshooting desktop and system problems, diagnosing and solving hardwaresoftware incidentsproblemsli liIncident managementli liProvide exceptional service support to the businessli liWork to SLA thresholds for incidents, requests and problemsli ul pstrongDesirable skills:strongp ul liExcellent communication skills and a strong communicator at all levels including at senior business levelli liHas excellent attention to detailli liRemains calm and clear headed under pressureli liExcellent organisational and prioritisation skillsli liProactive approach to work and to continuous improvementli liWorks within the team and assists others, where required, to achieve a common goalli liListens to and is open to ideas and suggestions from othersli liUses initiative to ensure that high importance deadlines and SLAs are metli liTakes every opportunity to go the extra mile for the companyli ul pstrongEntry requirements:strongp ul li3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4 (A-C) in any subjectli liGCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3 (D or above)li liProspective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subjectli ul pYou may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.p pIf you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.p pstrongFor more information please visit the UK ENIC website. strongp pstrongWorking hours:strong 9am - 5.30pmp pstrongBenefits:strongp ul liRemote workingli liRegular team outingsli liPensionli liEmployee benefits schemeli ul pstrongFuture prospects: strongp pPossibility of full time employment.p pstrongAbout QA:strongp pOur apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we’re a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.p pstrongInterested? Apply now!strongp pstrongemPlease be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible. emstrongp