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IT Technician Apprentice
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Greater Manchester Academies Trust (GMAT)
Greater Manchester Academies Trust (GMAT) is a multi-academy Trust which currently provides nursery, primary and secondary education in North Manchester, at the Manchester Communication Academy (MCA) and Manchester Communication Primary Academy (MCPA). We also provide associate leadership and management support to Collyhurst Nursery, a Local Authority maintained nursery and Children’s Centres.
About the role:
The IT Technician Apprentice’s role is to ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end user help requests. The team supports, maintains and develops GMAT’s IT support function including all desktop and laptop support.
Responsibilities:
- Resolve assigned IT helpdesk calls
- Assist with all channels of communication into the helpdesk (phone, email, web portal)
- Ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is maintained on all support tickets and inform the customer on progress at regular intervals
- Provide cover for the helpdesk between the hours of 7.30am to 5pm
- Attend relevant meetings as required
- Build a good rapport with all helpdesk customers
- Perform hands-on fixes at desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, and configuring systems and applications
- Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting
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The post would suit people with the following skill set:
- Service desk experience (although not essential)
- High level of customer service and interpersonal skills
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Windows operating systems (10, 11)
- Office 2016, 2024
- Office 365
- Google apps
- AV equipment
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
- Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject
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Working hours: 35 hours per week.
Benefits
- Wellbeing session
- Holidays and flexi-day
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car scheme
- Christmas payroll saving scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Free on site gym
- Free on site parking
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Weekly CPD opportunities
- Staff only canteen
- Westfield health
- Pension
Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
About QA:
Our 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.
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