ICT / IT Technician Apprentice

The Apprentice IT Support role is to help provide support and contribute to our onsite presence for end users at out office locations

Role

  • Provide technical support to staff, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues
  • Aid and support local IT team with Data and Security issues
  • Work with 3rd party IT provider to support issues as needed
  • Prioritise and schedule problems
  • Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT equipment (PCs, laptops, printers, mobile devices)
  • Support the setup and management of user accounts, permissions, and access rights
  • Help maintain IT asset records and documentation
  • Learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization
  • Monitor and report common IT issues to improve system reliability
  • Support routine maintenance tasks and updates under supervision
  • Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and data security standards
  • Learn and develop skills in networking, cloud platforms, and system administration
  • Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with users of all technical levels
  • Escalate unresolved or complex issues to relevant support
  • Assist with Project delivery

The succesful apprentice will be expected to work between the 2 different locations- approximatley 2 days per week at each location.

Training

The apprentice will be expected to attend an online lesson one day per week.

In addition, the apprentice will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace once eveyr 6-8 weeks.

  • There is the potential for a permanent position for the succesful canididate, on completion of this apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 7th November 2025
Start Date
Monday, 10th November 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

SOMERS FORGE LIMITED
From our manufacturing facility in Halesowen, situated right in the heart of the industrial Black Country, we operate a varied range of Forging Presses and Hammers which gives us a unique capability to manufacture components from as little as 1 Kg to 80 tonnes with lengths up to 23 Metres.
Company
SOMERS FORGE LIMITED
Location
Prospect Road, Haywood Forge, Halesowen, West Midlands, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,722.50 a year
Posted
Company
SOMERS FORGE LIMITED
Location
Prospect Road, Haywood Forge, Halesowen, West Midlands, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,722.50 a year
Posted