Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Integrated Degree Apprenticeship

As well as someone who loves IT, we're looking for someone with a passion for helping others and providing great customer service to our growing list of customers.

Role

As an Apprentice IT Engineer, you’ll join our busy Service Desk team as the first point of contact for our customers. You'll help by answering calls, triaging tickets, and resolving incidents and service requests.

You’ll divide your time between supporting our Service Desk at Waterstons and acting as an on-site representative for one of our valued clients, The Mayborn Group.

Exceptional customer service is at the core of this role. We’re seeking someone who is approachable, patient, and empathetic- someone who recognises that behind every ticket, phone call, or face-to-face interaction is a person in need of support.

We’re passionate about helping our apprentices grow and develop within the business.

You’ll spend two days each week on-site at Mayborn’s Balliol Business Park location, with the remaining two days based at Waterstons’ office in Aykley Heads, Durham.

Training

You’ll spend two days each week on-site at Mayborn’s Balliol Business Park location, with the remaining two days based at Waterstons’ office in Aykley Heads, Durham.

1 day per week at Newcastle College.

To join one of our many functions:

  • Service Desk, as part of our 24h team
  • Infrastructure monitoring, as part of 24h team
  • Backup assurance
  • Technical Services
Apprenticeship Standard
Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
Training Provider
NCG
Working Week
08:30 till 17:00, Monday to Friday.
Expected Duration
4 Years
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Friday, 10th October 2025
Start Date
Thursday, 1st January 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Any subject Other, grade Level 3 Qualification (Essential)

About the Employer

WATERSTONS LIMITED
Waterstons is an IT and business consultancy founded in 1994 and headquartered in Durham, UK, with additional offices in London, Glasgow, and Sydney. The company specialises in a wide range of services including business and technology consulting, managed IT services, cyber security, software development, data and analytics, and project management. Known for its people-first culture, Waterstons offers flexible working, unlimited holidays, and a strong focus on learning and development. The firm is a trusted partner across sectors such as education, manufacturing, housing, and healthcare, and is one of only a handful of UK consultancies to hold both CREST accreditation and Certified Cyber Consultancy status from the National Cyber Security Centre. With a growing global team and ambitions to double its turnover by 2025, Waterstons continues to expand while maintaining a strong commitment to client success, innovation, and inclusivity.
Company
WATERSTONS LIMITED
Location
Liddon Court, Aykley Heads, Durham, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000 a year
Posted
Company
WATERSTONS LIMITED
Location
Liddon Court, Aykley Heads, Durham, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000 a year
Posted