IT Service Desk Apprentice
Are you're tech-savvy, curious, and ready to make a real impact? As an IT Service Desk Apprentice, you’ll be the first point of contact for customers, solving technical challenges and keeping businesses running smoothly. This is more than just answering calls; it’s about learning the ropes of IT support in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Role
The IT Service Desk Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:
- Report to the Service Desk Lead
- Complete all apprenticeship work in line with standards
- Attend and complete off the job training and record appropriately
- Complete all your learning activities, assignments, and exams
- Take part in regular progress reviews with employer and training provider
- Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
- Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
- Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers
- Walk the customer through the problem-solving process
- Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
- Record events and problems and their resolution in logs
- Follow-up and update customer status and information
- Ensure all issues are properly logged in line with company procedures
- Prioritise and manage several open issues at one time
Training
Level 3 IT Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 22-month apprenticeship which includes 25 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
After the successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be an opportunity for the apprentice to stay in a permanent position.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- PETA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday (09.00 - 17.00) Some flexibility may be required to meet operational needs.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 10 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 31st October 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 10th November 2025
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent communication skills
- Cool tempered
- Tech savvy
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)
About the Employer
ZINQ IT LIMITED
We’re a Hampshire based, friendly team that values great customer service and top-notch IT support. We operate like a family, working hard and enjoying what we do. Whether you need consultancy on your project work, additional support for your in-house IT, or our fully managed service, we’re happy to help.
- Company
- ZINQ IT LIMITED
- Location
- West Barn, Cams Hall Estate, Fareham, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,500 a year
- Posted
- Company
- ZINQ IT LIMITED
- Location
- West Barn, Cams Hall Estate, Fareham, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,500 a year
- Posted