Hardware Engineer Apprentice
We are offering a long term opportunity to join a successful expanding IT company. We are looking for two enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in computer hardware and display an aptitude for learning. The successful candidates will work in house on a variety of computer and networking hardware.
Role
- Testing computer equipment and recording the test results on our bespoke internal system
- Learn to assemble, configure and install major brand server hardware and peripherals
- Investigate, diagnose and troubleshoot a wide variety of problems, with network and computer hardware, device driver and operating systems
- Configure and install network hardware(switches and routers)
- Audit and test a wide variety of machines producing audit reports for clients
Training
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 1 year)
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Approximately four on-site assessment visits per year
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 348 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Work based project and presentation
- Portfolio based interview
- Permanent positions available progressing from Junior through to Senior Hardware Engineers
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
- Start Date
- Thursday, 17th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Follows instructions
- Can cope with deadlines
- Can cope with targets
- Can work in a busy environment
- Follows processes
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Desired)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Desired)
About the Employer
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT EUROPE LIMITED
IT company based in Witney providing IT hardware solutions for refurbished equipment, system upgrades, installation and decommissioning , break/fix maintenance, technical support and training.