ICT Support Technician Apprentice

You will work within Phoenix Printing Plates Ltd to provide first-line ICT support while developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours. The role will involve supporting users, maintaining computer systems, assisting with digital workflows, and ensuring technology is effectively utilised across the business.

Role

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide first-line support for hardware, software and network-related issues.
  • Assist users with troubleshooting IT and system problems
  • Support the installation, configuration and maintenance of desktop PCs, laptops and peripheral devices
  • Maintain user accounts, passwords and access permissions under supervision
  • Provide support for business software applications and digital production systems
  • Assist with data entry, data management and data quality checks
  • Help maintain accurate IT asset records and technical documentation
  • Monitor and report IT incidents, escalating issues where appropriate
  • Assist with system updates, data backups and cyber security best practices
  • Support digital workflow processes within the printing and manufacturing environment
  • Learn and develop the skills required to produce printing plates to company standards
  • Learn how to operate specialist plate-making equipment safely and effectively to meet customer requirements
  • Work confidently with knives and chemicals under supervision, adhering to all health and safety procedures
  • Prepare and dispatch printing plates accurately to the correct destinations and within agreed timescales
  • Deliver excellent customer service to colleagues, customers and other stakeholders
  • Work as part of a team while developing technical, production and customer service skills

Training

Information Communications Technician Level 3.

You will attend a combination of online and face-to-face learning sessions at SGS College on a weekly basis during term time. Online sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to begin a career in Information and Communication Technology while gaining valuable workplace experience in a professional business environment.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday to Friday, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Sunday, 20th September 2026
Start Date
Monday, 12th October 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

PHOENIX PRINTING PLATES LTD
Phoenix Printing Plates Ltd opened it's doors in 1992. It began with just 3 members of staff and an imagesetter supplying analogue flexo plates to wide-web flexible packaging printers. Our reputation soon grew, along with the need for bigger premises and we made the move to Southmead in 1995 where we remain today. We work closely with both hardware and software suppliers to ensure we are always at the forefront of technology and using the best products available to give you the highest quality plates. In April 2018 we became a Kodak Certified partner confirming the quality and consistency of our plates.

Job Details

Company
PHOENIX PRINTING PLATES LTD
Location
FELSTEAD HOUSE, FELSTEAD ROAD, BRISTOL, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,640 a year
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