Helpdesk IT support technician Apprentice
Providing first-line technical support to customers via phone, email, and helpdesk software (Connectwise), ensuring responses align with agreed service levels. Key responsibilities include logging and managing support tickets, performing daily backup checks, and configuring and installing IT hardware such as workstations, laptops, and printers.
Role
Responding in line with SLAs to customer support requests:
- Telephone
- Connectwise
- Verbal
Answering telephone using standard procedures:
- Logging support calls onto helpdesk software (Connectwise) if customer has not already logged
- New user creation for customers
- Daily backup checks
- Configuration and installation of workstations, laptops, printers, routers and any other hardware as required. Usually at Flex but may be at customer site
- Keeping customer updated when working on support tickets via Connectwise
- Working to resolve helpdesk issues in a timely manner but escalating to 2nd line if required
- Entering time on Connectwise
- Creating documentation on any installations, or updating calls as required
- Transfer of equipment from reception to Flex work area.
- Assisting all members of Flex
Potential customer site visits as role progresses alongside Flex staff member therefore ability to drive would be preferred.
Training
Information Communications Technician Level 3.
The right candidate will have the opportunity to secure a full-time position with the employer and continue to grow their career within the business.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- TELFORD COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 10th September 2025
- Start Date
- Thursday, 11th September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade Level 2 FS or GCSE 4,C (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade Level 2 FS or GCSE 4,C (Essential)
About the Employer
Flex IT
Flex initially grew out of working as part of one of Shropshire’s largest accountancy practices. The skills and knowledge our team acquired by working within the professional services industry has been the perfect grounding for working with many businesses. Integrity, professionalism, the very best services and implementing cost efficient solutions are at the top of our list.
- Company
- Flex IT
- Location
- 1 BRASSEY ROAD, SHREWSBURY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,704 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Flex IT
- Location
- 1 BRASSEY ROAD, SHREWSBURY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,704 a year
- Posted