Infrastructure Technician (ICT) Apprentice

Brief overview of the role

An exciting new opportunity to join the UK’s leading fire and gas detection business involved at the front end of technology. The successful applicant will be trained to play an active part in the provision of technical support to internal and external customers.

Closing Date

Monday 03rd September 2018

Apprenticeship Summary

Working Week

Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:00

Friday 08:30 – 16:30

Total hours per week: 37.5

Weekly wage

£187.50

Expected Apprenticeship duration

15 – 18 Months

Possible start date

Monday 01st October 2018

Apprenticeship Level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Positions

1 available

 Vacancy description

The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out the following responsibilities:

• Developing an in-depth knowledge of AICO’s product range
• Developing an understanding of IT system architecture
• Developing ICT skills to support your understanding of IoT technologies
• Develop an understanding of legislative frameworks that impact on the markets that AICO serve
• Record, analyse and communicate data at the appropriate level using the organisation’s standard tools and processes to all stakeholders within the responsibility of the job role
• Work with colleagues across all departments in providing first class service to all stakeholders

This list is not fully extensive and the successful applicant may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by management.

Personal qualities

The successful applicant will be:

• Self-motivated with a desire to succeed
• Interested in IT and IoT development opportunities
• Able to prioritise and work to deadlines and other time pressures
• Organised and methodical with high levels of attention to detail
• A good communicator, able to digest and relay information verbally and in writing

Desired qualifications

• The successful applicant will have achieved (be predicted) at least a grade C/4 in GCSE or equivalent maths and English
• Any IT qualifications or general IT competence e.g the use of Microsoft (or other software) packages

Future prospects

It is hoped that the successful applicant will continue to work on a permanent basis with AICO following completion of the apprenticeship (this will be dependent upon performance throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme).

If it transpires that continued employment with AICO is not the preferred option, the training, experience and qualifications gained throughout the apprenticeship will stand the apprentice in very good stead to gain future employment.

Things to consider

This vacancy is being managed by SBC Training on behalf of this company. By submitting your application, you are consenting to allow SBC Training and AICO to contact you in connection with your application. Your details will not be shared with third parties.

Questions for candidate

1. Please explain why you think you would be the best choice for the position of Apprentice Infrastructure Technician at AICO.
2. Please explain why you are interested in a technical support role and outline any relevant work experience that you have had.

About the employer

Aico Ltd is a UK market leader in fire and CO detection, pioneering new technologies and offering high quality smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms. All alarms have been designed, developed and manufactured at their factory in Shannon, Ireland ensuring that Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a wide range of sensor types to ensure every home is protected.