IT & Telecommunications Modern Apprentice

Our client is looking for a driven and motivated individual to join their team as an ‘IT & Telecommunications Modern Apprentice’ within their head office in Livingston.

This is an excellent opportunity for career progression into a team with a chance to enhance skills in a fun and lively environment.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be trained and supported to perform the following duties:

• Working on the support desk logging calls and attending site with an Engineer when necessary.

• Shadow and assist the Engineers to Install network/telecoms cabling of all aspects within business and residential premises.

• Assist in the installation of 4G broadband to clients.

• Terminating and testing network cabling.

• Fault finding.

• Installations and servicing of Telecoms systems on Clients premises throughout the UK.

• Re-patching data cabinets.

• Configure and install network routers, switches and access points.

• Updating relevant information systems.

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in IT and Telecoms with strong technical knowledge.

• Reliable timekeeping.

• Ability to work at heights.

• Desire to learn and reach your full potential.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Committed, honest and willing to follow instructions.

• Good ability to work in a team.

• Driving licence is desirable.

• You should ideally have 4 Scottish Nationals at Level 5 or equivalent and will be required to complete an ICT Professional Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6.

About our Client:

• A telecoms company who supply, install and maintain telephone systems, Cloud/VoIP solutions as well as network services and business utilities.

• Excellent opportunity working for a growing independent communications provider in a busy environment. An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to gain valued experience within IT and Telecommunications.

Your training will start with a 6-12 months ICT Professional Modern Apprenticeship, which consists of learning on the job, as well as our custom-built E-Learning platform. You will develop all the skills you need to pass your work-based assessments. Our assessors are available to provide one-to-one support and will work with your line manager to ensure you settle into your new role.

You will gain a Diploma in ICT Professional, which is a Nationally recognised qualification and may be used to gain employment and further your career in IT.

***Please note all candidates must be 16-19 due to government apprenticeship funding and must be able to easily commute to Livingston every weekday. We welcome applicants from aged 16-29 if you are care experienced or a person with a physical disability, learning difficulty, mental health difficulty, social / communication impairment, or long-standing health issue***

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £4.62-£8.36 per hour