Apprentice ICTS Support Engineer

As an Apprentice ICTS Support Engineer, you will provide 1st Line IT Support, answer calls, diagnose hardware and software faults, log customer queries, escalate complex issues to Engineers, assist with hardware builds, install and deploy hardware and software, and support unified communications deployment.

Role

As a potential WHL ICTS Support Engineer, your list of tasks will include:

To supply 1st Line Support for the IT Department. Take calls and be the initial contact for the IT department, Have knowledge of fault diagnosis on hardware and software. Be responsible for logging customer queries, escalating complex queries to Engineers. Assist in the build of hardware, install and deploy hardware and software, assist with the unified communications deployment.

  • Take 1st Line Calls
  • Fault diagnosis on hardware and software
  • Communication both written and orally - relaying complex queries to seniors
  • Build of hardware
  • Installation of hardware and software
  • Installation and deployment of the unified communications systems
  • Be flexible, to work additional hours if requires
  • Be able to travel to visit other business premises
  • Gradually be exposed to the other areas of IT within WHG

Training

  • You will attend QA Limited virtually on a day release basis, completing your Level 3 over 2 years
  • You will follow a learning plan in the workplace, supported by a mentor

Once qualified, you will progress to a Level 4 DevOps engineer apprenticeship and then a Level 6 degree apprenticeship. 

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
Based in our Bury office 4 days per week and 1 day per week from home. Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm. Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 31st December 2026
Start Date
Monday, 4th January 2027

Desired Skills

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

Qualifications

  • English,Maths and IT GCSE or equivalent, grade 6 (Essential)

About the Employer

WILLIAM HARE LIMITED
The William Hare Group is a family owned business with origins in the UK dating back to the 1880s. William Hare is Europe’s largest independent structural steel contractor, specialising in engineering, fabrication and erection of steel structures – such as Manchester airport (T2), Trafford Centre and Hinkley Point C. Throughout the world, the group has carried out projects in over 50 countries and currently employs over 2000 skilled staff.

Job Details

Company
WILLIAM HARE LIMITED
Location
Brandlesholme House, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,976 to £23,793.12 a year
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