IT Applications Support Technician Apprentice

Motor Parts Direct is looking for a logical and inquisitive Apprentice to help support the software that runs our business. While others fix the hardware, you will focus on the systems on the screen, specifically our core MAM Autopart ERP system. 

Role

Motor Parts Direct is looking for a logical and inquisitive apprentice to help support the software that runs our business. While others fix the hardware, you will focus on the systems on the screen, specifically our core MAM Autopart ERP system. This is a unique opportunity to learn how business data flows between Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams, providing you with highly valuable skills for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Application Support: Learn to investigate and resolve errors within our business software (MAM Autopart and Klipboard).
  • User Assistance: Help staff who are "stuck" or have forgotten how to perform a task in the system.
  • Data Accuracy: Assist with checking data and fixing inconsistencies to keep the system running smoothly.
  • Process Improvement: Work with the team to test new updates and write simple "how-to" guides for users.
  • Microsoft 365: Support the use of Teams, SharePoint, and Excel across the business.
  • Problem Solving: Ask the right questions to understand why an error happened and help prevent it from happening again.

Required Qualifications/Skills (The Essentials):

  • Logical Mindset: You enjoy solving puzzles, riddles, or logic games.
  • Attention to Detail: You are the type of person who notices small mistakes and cares about accuracy.
  • Patience: You can stay calm and helpful when explaining software to non-technical people.
  • Organised: You can manage different tasks without getting confused.
  • Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable exploring new apps or software and picking them up quickly.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills (Nice to have, not required):

  • An interest in how software is made (coding or scripting)
  • Experience with Excel formulas or handling data.
  • Familiarity with any stock control, database, or business software.

Training

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.

Potential full-time position for the right candidate after completion of the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm). Shifts TBC.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 2nd March 2026
Start Date
Monday, 9th March 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Tech Savvy
  • Passion for IT

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4/C + (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4/C + (Essential)

About the Employer

motor parts direct limited
Motor Parts Direct first opened it's doors in Kettering in 1999. We have an experienced, friendly team in every branch ensuring expertise in supplying the right part for your car. Despite the pandemic, 2020 was one of Motor Parts Direct’s busiest years with the opening of 20 new branches and no plans to stop there! We believe that our level of service provided within the motor industry should be experienced by as many people possible.

Job Details

Company
motor parts direct limited
Location
40A Springwood Drive, Braintree, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,000 a year
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