IT Apprentice

Are you passionate about technology and looking to build a hands-on career in IT? We’re looking for an enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our growing team at Centurion, supporting clients across the UK with IT systems, software, and infrastructure.

Role

  • Supporting the setup, testing, and installation of in-house software and associated hardware
  • Providing remote and on-site technical support to clients
  • Diagnosing and resolving IT issues using remote tools and hands-on troubleshooting
  • Building, configuring, and maintaining PCs, laptops, and network equipment
  • Installing and maintaining cabling (Cat6/7 and fibre)
  • Assisting with user accounts, software installation, and system configuration
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of Centurion’s IT systems and processes

Training

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship? 
 
The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation. 
 
This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities. 
 
QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to: 

  • Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
  • Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
  • Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
  • Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell 

 
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell. 
 

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, flexible, weekend availability.
Expected Duration
1 Year 5 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
Start Date
Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Desired Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • A full UK driving licence

Qualifications

  • 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) in any subject GCSE, grade 4+ (A-C) (Desired)
  • Maths and English (or equivalents) GCSE, grade 3+ (D or above) (Desired)

About the Employer

CENTURION COMPUTERS LIMITED
Centurion Computers Ltd is a UK-based IT support and technology services company located in Hexham, Northumberland. The firm offers a wide range of managed IT solutions for homes and local businesses, including hardware supply and repair, custom software programming, networking and rural broadband installations like Starlink, VoIP packages, and Microsoft 365 setup

Job Details

Company
CENTURION COMPUTERS LIMITED
Location
BURNSIDE HOUSE, HEXHAM BUSINESS PARK, BURN LANE, HEXHAM, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£18,000 a year
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