It Support Apprentice
VIRTUAL I T LTD · South East · BN15 9TP
About the role
Apprentice Support Technician 🚀
Ready to kickstart your career in tech? We're looking for ambitious individuals eager to dive into the world of IT support! This apprenticeship is designed to give you hands-on experience and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
Phase 1: Months 1-8 - Building the Foundation 🛠️
- Join our awesome Customer Service Team!
- You'll be the backbone, providing crucial administrative and hardware support to our 1st Line and Projects & Implementation teams.
- Your go-to person will be the 2nd Line Team Leader in the Customer Services Department.
- Expect to get your hands dirty in the build room and tackle exciting field tasks, all guided by the Management Team.
Phase 2: Months 8-16 - Taking the Reins 🧑💻
- Level up and join the 1st Line Team!
- You'll be the go-to for administrative and remote support for our ever-growing customer base.
- You'll report to the 1st Line Team Leader within the Customer Operations group.
- Your domain will be the Helpdesk, plus exciting projects and tasks assigned by the Management Team.
- Forget just logging tickets – by the end of this phase, we expect you to independently resolve at least 85% of the issues you encounter! 💪
What We're Looking For: ✨
General Skills & Experience:
- You're a people person with fantastic customer service and client-facing abilities. 🤝
- You can chat and write clearly and professionally. ✍️
- You have a stellar telephone manner. 📞
- You're organised, focused, and always on point. ✅
- You've got a knack for solving problems. 🧠
- You thrive in a team environment. 👥
- You're super keen to learn and grow your skills on the job. 🌱
- You can work independently or as part of a team, with and without direct supervision.
Attitude is Everything! 😎
- You've got a mature approach in a professional setting.
- You're a natural team player, ready to contribute.
- You love a good challenge and finding solutions.
- You embody a "can-do" attitude that champions exceptional customer service.
- A sense of humour is a huge plus! 😂
Technical Awareness (You'll learn and grow here!):
- A basic understanding of IT Hardware. 💻
- Familiarity with Windows Operating Systems.
- An introduction to Microsoft 365.
This is your chance to gain invaluable experience and build a successful career in IT. Apply now and let's get started! 🎉
Key responsibilities
- Provide administrative and hardware support to internal teams.
- Work in the build room and on specific field tasks.
- Provide administrative and remote support to the customer base.
- Work on the Helpdesk and on specific projects.
- Resolve customer incidents to a defined resolution rate.
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade Grade C/4 +), Maths (grade Grade C/4 +))