Platform Engineer Apprentice
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, networking, and IT support while working towards a Level 3 qualification.
You’ll help maintain and optimise our cloud and on-premise systems, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
Role
Key responsibilities
- Support Azure cloud infrastructure and on-prem systems
- Assist with servers, storage, networking, and SaaS platforms
- Help troubleshoot IT and network issues
- Support LAN/WAN performance and connectivity
- Assist with system patching (e.g. Windows, VMware, Cisco Meraki)
- Work with teams to improve systems and automate processes
- Document procedures and configurations
Essential Requirements
- Basic knowledge or interest in IT infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Commitment to excellent service and Hightown values
Desirable
- Awareness of Microsoft Azure or cloud technologies
- Experience with scripting (e.g. PowerShell)
- Knowledge of networking or IT support environments
Training
During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the IT Solutions Technician standard.
The training covers the following core occupational duties:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0505-v1-1
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will have a level 3 qualification as an IT Solutions Technician.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- IT solutions technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 5 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 26th June 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 6th July 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4/C (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4/C (Essential)