I.T Support & Infrastructure Apprentice

Fort Vale Engineering are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic I.T Support & Infrastructure Apprentice to join our growing IT team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in information technology while gaining hands-on experience within a leading global engineering and manufacturing company.

Role

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the company’s IT systems and infrastructure, helping to ensure employees across the business receive excellent technical support.

Your role will include:

  • Provide hands-on IT support to users (desktops, laptops, printers.)
  • Help setup and maintain PCs, servers and network equipment.
  • Work with real business systems.
  • Troubleshoot issues and learn how to fix them.
  • Support backups, cyber security and system monitoring.
  • Assist with IT projects (upgrades, rollouts, improvements.)

Training

The apprentice will work 4 days per week at Fort Vale (BB12 7ND) and attend Bolton College( BL3 5BG) 1 day per week.

The successful apprentice will may have the opportunity to progress to a higher level apprenticeship or full time employment with the company.

Apprenticeship Standard
IT solutions technician (level 3)
Training Provider
BOLTON COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 16:30pm Fridays 7:30am – 12:30pm.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 4th September 2026
Start Date
Monday, 14th September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Willing to learn
  • Reliable

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
  • maths GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)

About the Employer

FORT VALE ENGINEERING LIMITED
Fort Vale Engineering Limited, is the worlds leading manufacturer and supplier of fittings for tank containers, rail wagons and road tanker vehicles for the safe transportation of liquids, powders and gases. Fort Vale are now recognised worldwide witrh branches in Australia, USA, Singapore, The Netherlands and China. Accept no substitutes. When it comes to critical valve equipment, quality, reliability and consistency matter. At Fort Vale, we design, manufacture and test our products to ensure every component meets the standards our customers expect. With 100% valve testing and ISO 9001:2015 certified processes, quality is built into everything we do.

Job Details

Company
FORT VALE ENGINEERING LIMITED
Location
Calder Vale Park Simonstone Lane Simonstone, Burnley, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£17,217.72 a year
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