IT Technician Apprentice
You'll be part of a small, close knit IT team that supports both office operations and a technology driven laboratory. While you learn, you'll help keep critical systems, manufacturing PCs and laboratory instruments running smoothly - gaining hands on experience that goes far beyond typical first line support.
Role
- Service desk & 1st line support - log and resolve user incidents, escalating complex issues where necessary.
- Hardware & software builds - image desktops/laptops, install scientific and business applications, prepare devices for deployment.
- Account & asset management - maintain the IT asset register, asset-tag equiptment, administer Active Directory for new starters, leavers and password resets.
- Maintenance & patching - apply device and application updates, monitor backups and endpoint protection.
- Project assistance - support senior technicians on infrastructure upgrades (e.g. switch refresh, secure Wi-Fi rollout, laboratory IoT integrations).
- Continous improvment - stay informed about emerging technologies relevant to manufacturing, laboratory data integrity and cyber-security.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Permanent position may be available on completion of the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 9 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 4th July 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
Qualifications
- 4 subjects Including English & Maths GCSE, grade 4 or above (Essential)
About the Employer
ALTUS SCIENCE LTD
Altus Science is an independent, family run manufacturer of ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 accredited Certified Reference Materials (CRMS) for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and conductivity analysis. From our laboratory and head office on Runcorn's Manor Park, we supply life-science, pharmaceutical and water-quality customers in more than 60 countries worldwide, helping them achieve full process accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Company
- ALTUS SCIENCE LTD
- Location
- PARK HOUSE, MANOR PARK AVENUE, MANOR PARK, RUNCORN, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- ALTUS SCIENCE LTD
- Location
- PARK HOUSE, MANOR PARK AVENUE, MANOR PARK, RUNCORN, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,000 a year
- Posted