IT Apprentice

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our technical support team as a Support Engineer. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their IT career who is keen to gain hands-on experience supporting real customers, systems, and networks while developing their technical knowledge through an apprenticeship. 

Role

Cloud Telephony Support

  • Create, amend, and maintain cloud-based telephone system configurations

Process customer requests such as:

  • Name changes
  • Call routing updates
  • User and extension management
  • Perform basic system changes on live environments, following agreed processes

Assist users with:

  • Password resets
  • Login issues
  • General system access problems

User Support & Training:

  • Provide first-line support to end users via phone, email, and ticketing system

Deliver basic to moderate user guidance, such as:

  • Explaining how existing features work
  • Helping users understand the system functionality already in place
  • Ensure issues are clearly logged, tracked, and updated within the internal CRM

Network & Connectivity Support

Support customer network connections by:

  • Running basic diagnostics via online provider portals
  • Identifying common connectivity faults
  • Booking engineer visits where required

Carry out basic network maintenance tasks, including:

  • Changing Wi-Fi usernames and passwords
  • Configuring new routers prior to dispatch
  • Preparing equipment for installation or replacement

Communication & Liaison

  • Speak directly with customers in a professional and confident manner
  • Liaise with third-party providers for telephony and network services

Communicate updates, issues, and resolutions clearly to:

  • Customers
  • Internal team members
  • Maintain accurate records of all work completed in the CRM

Learning & Development

  • Gain hands-on experience supporting live customer systems
  • Learn structured troubleshooting and escalation processes
  • Shadow senior engineers and gradually assist with more complex technical issues
  • Develop technical, communication, and problem-solving skills throughout the apprenticeship
  • Build a strong foundation for progression into a 2nd Line Support role
     

Training

Delivery to be completed on-site and 6 hours per week off-the-job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete an Advanced Technical Certificate as an Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprentice. Functional Skills in maths and English, if required. 

Possible progression opportunities.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
BARNSLEY COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday to Friday - 8.30am-5.00pm.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Tuesday, 7th July 2026
Start Date
Thursday, 30th July 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

BLUE PORTAL VOICE & DATA LTD
Supplier of New and Fully Refurbished IT Hardware, Business Telephone Systems (VoIP & Cloud) and Business Mobile Phone Contracts.

Job Details

Company
BLUE PORTAL VOICE & DATA LTD
Location
Barnsley Business & Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,600 a year
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