IT SUPPORT APPRENTICE

As an IT Support Apprentice, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience supporting, maintaining and improving IT systems, while working towards an industry-recognised qualification. You’ll be part of a small team delivering prompt support to colleagues across all departments, from workshop-floor staff to senior management.

Role

Key responsibilities

  • Assisting with troubleshooting and resolving IT issues (hardware, software, and network).
  • Responding to support requests via our ticketing system and in person.
  • Supporting the setup of new user accounts, devices, and equipment.
  • Helping maintain and update IT documentation, guides, and asset records
  • Assisting with installing, configuring, and testing hardware and software.
  • Supporting colleagues in using applications and systems effectively.
  • Learning and applying best practices in cybersecurity and data protection.
  • Helping ensure smooth operation of manufacturing-related technology (e.g., production PCs, CAD machines, printers)

What we’re looking for

  • Enthusiasm for technology and problem-solving.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well with different teams.
  • A logical, methodical approach to troubleshooting.
  • Basic IT knowledge (Windows, MS Office, internet) – any extra knowledge is a bonus.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy environment.
  • Minimum GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including maths and English.
  • Willingness and ability to travel via either public transport or by car to ensure support is provided for all sites across the country.

What you’ll gain

  • A nationally recognised [insert qualification, e.g., Level 3 IT
  • Support Technician Apprenticeship.
  • Practical experience in a manufacturing IT environment.
  • Skills in IT support, customer service, and technical problem-solving.
  • Guidance from experienced IT professionals.

Training

ICT (Information Communications Technician) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills.
Your training will include gaining Level 3 IT qualifications.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Tech and digital professionals in London earn an average salary of £52,500 per year, so this apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Hours - 40hrs - mon-thurs 8am - 5:15, on Fri 8am-1pm - from the office.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 24th October 2025
Start Date
Thursday, 30th October 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4/C and above (Essential)
  • Math GCSE, grade 4/C and above (Essential)

About the Employer

THOMPSONS (UK) LIMITED
Welcome to the Thompsons Group, the UK’s leading bodybuilder for trucks working in the tipping, construction, waste and environmental services industries. Starting off in East London over 50 years ago, we have built our reputation on an unswerving commitment to quality, excellence and service in everything that we do. Whether in product design, specification, manufacture, finish, delivery, customer relations or after sales support, we strive not only to be the best, but to be better still. Today, we have over 240 highly skilled employees working at our factories in Croydon, Blackburn, Edinburgh and Dover. Their expertise affords us an unrivalled range of products that daily serve the needs of the hundreds of our customers across the UK. Ours is a tough and demanding industry, where close partnerships are essential, and we thank all our customers for their continuing support and confidence in us. Together, we are all Team Thompsons.
Company
THOMPSONS (UK) LIMITED
Location
Vulcan Way, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000 a year
Posted
Company
THOMPSONS (UK) LIMITED
Location
Vulcan Way, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000 a year
Posted