IT Support Apprentice

Join the robotics support team and learn to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot service and cleaning robots. With experienced colleagues, develop practical IT, networking and customer-support skills through workshop activity, structured training and supervised customer-site visits.

Role

  • Learn robot mapping, navigation setup, route testing and environment calibration; use technical specifications and approved procedures
  • Assist with site surveys to understand customer environments, workflows and installation requirements
  • Prepare equipment for installations and help maintain stock records for robotic parts, consumables and replacement components
  • Travel with the team to support installation, configuration and commissioning of cleaning and service robots
  • Help configure charging stations, workstations, Android devices, relevant software and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Help investigate hardware, software and connectivity faults using structured diagnostics and testing; escalate issues outside your competence
  • Support enquiries in person, by phone and through digital channels; record, prioritise and track issues against agreed service requirements
  • Support customer onboarding, user training and go-live activity, explaining routine operation clearly and keeping customers updated
  • Assist with planned maintenance, inspections, cleaning, firmware updates and basic component replacement after appropriate training
  • Follow security and data-handling procedures, support authorised access changes, and document installations, service work, tests and incidents

Training

The programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.

Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.

Successful completion may lead to an IT Support Technician, Robotics Support Technician or Field Robotics Support Engineer role, subject to performance and business requirements.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
8.30am - 5pm
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 20th November 2026
Start Date
Friday, 27th November 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • 3 of any subject GCSE, grade 4+ (A* - C) (Essential)
  • Maths & English GCSE, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)

About the Employer

Spark EPoS
SPARK EPoS provide electronic point of sale, robotics and AI-enabled solutions for hospitality and service-sector customers. Their robotics team deploys and supports cleaning and service robots, helping businesses use automation in their daily operations.

Job Details

Company
Spark EPoS
Location
I6 CHARLOTTE SQUARE, ROOM 12, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£17,000 a year
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