INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
Modern Apprentice Living Wage: £13.45 Per Hour with effect from 1st April .
Apprenticeships play an important role in our organisation and provide people in our communities with a route into a challenging and rewarding career with North Lanarkshire Council.
We aim to be a true reflection of the communities we serve, which is why encouraging talent from all backgrounds to join North Lanarkshire Council is important to us. We’ve found that Apprenticeship opportunities are one of the very best ways to equip people with the skills they need to succeed. You’ll be able to make a difference for our communities doing work that really matters.
What’s the role?
To assist in the inspection, maintenance and first line repairs on non-leased ICT equipment. Support deployment and disposal routes for ICT equipment. Duties will include maintaining appropriate records and systems for the efficient functioning of ICT equipment. Support requirements will be recorded through the service desk.
As part of this apprenticeship, you’ll undertake an SCQF Level 8 in Digital Technology (IT Support). You’ll also gain valuable work experience in a Field Service IT support function. This Apprenticeship would appeal to you if you’re interested in an IT Support function role.
Placements are in the following area:
Central Field Service Team based in Motherwell Civic Square.
There may be opportunities to work in other locations throughout North Lanarkshire
What do I need?
You don’t need to have any previous experience although 4 national 5’s at bands A-C or equivalent and Higher English and Maths at bands A-C is essential and a previous qualification in an IT related subject at either Higher, NC, NQ or HNC/D level is desirable. We look for Apprentices who can help us deliver our exciting ambition and plans for North Lanarkshire. During the selection process we’ll look for you to demonstrate the key strengths we know you’ll need to be successful; ambition, determination, adaptability, personality, ownership, be pro-active and show willingness to learn.
In accordance with Government Guidelines, you’ll need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship) or if you are disabled or care experienced, you’ll need to be aged between 16-29 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship).
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLife reward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
Please access the link below to a recruitment pack for job description and employee specification.
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