Apprentice – Information Communications Technician
BPX is looking for an IT Apprentice to supplement our existing IT team. This apprenticeship will give you a fantastic opportunity to learn about, and gain hands on experience with various elements of IT and to support our continuing development of the systems and technology we use.
Role
This role will include hardware and software installation, support and administration of:
- 1st line desktop/laptop on-site, remote and telephone. (hardware/software)
- Networking (WAN, LAN, switches, routers, access points and related devices)
- Telecoms (PBX, SIP, internet services and telephone lines)
- Servers (virtual and physical)
- Mobile phones and mobile device management (MDM)
- Printers/MFP
Training
- A mixture of blended learning in the workplace and taught delivery every Friday at the Loughborough College
- Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
Long term post after apprenticeship, career development opportunity.
We have two previous apprentices still developing their careers with us.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 18th June 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 6th July 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
BPX Electro Mechanical Company Ltd
For 60 years BPX has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation products – from computers to connectors, from robots to relays and everything in between. We now employ over 180 people and from our 15 locations throughout the UK & Ireland provide a local service to our customers.
Our continued success comes from our passion for technology and commitment to customer service. We are a talented group across our UK and Ireland branch network and work to our ‘F-Plan’ of being Fast, Focussed, Flexible, Friendly and Fun – which explains why we have so many long-service awards across the Organisation.
BPX are the strategic partner to market leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more, offering innovative products, solutions and technical support to thousands of customers UK wide.