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Entry Level IT Support Role

althaus talent
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Althaus Digital, in partnership with TSP, is seeking motivated individuals eager to start their IT career in IT Infrastructure, offering initial training for those lacking relevant experience.
  • The role involves troubleshooting desktop and system problems, managing helpdesk tickets, and assisting with technical queries, all within a supportive team environment.
  • Candidates will undergo a 12-week part-time training program covering various IT topics, including operating systems, information security, and network concepts, before interviewing with TSP.
  • The ideal candidate should demonstrate a passion for learning and development, possess the right to live and work in the UK, and be based in the West Midlands, with no specific prior experience required.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the exact figure is not specified in the job description.

The Opportunity…

In partnership with TSP, Althaus Digital are looking for self-motivated, driven individuals with a proven passion for IT Infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to take the first step in your IT career in an evolving and growing industry via some initial training.

IT Infrastructure

Savvy enough to want to work as an Infrastructure specialist, but lacking relevant work experience? Our IT Infrastructure Skills training is tailored made for you. This initial training will give you the foundational knowledge you need for this opportunity with TSP.

We will be equipping you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need for this opportunity. Designed as a springboard for your future career with TSP, you’ll benefit from live online sessions delivered by our team of expert trainers. As the programme unfolds, we’ll start preparing you for interview stage and give you all the necessary skills you need for the interview off the back off what you have learnt from the course.

The Role…

You will be part of a warm, friendly, and forward-thinking team responsible for supporting with all things IT Infrastructure. No day will be the same in what is a fast-paced, exciting new role, with the successful candidates naturally striving to provide great customer service to both external and internal stakeholders. You will be meticulous and patient in your approach; keen to live and breathe company values, and with the ambition and drive to grow and develop.

The typical roles and responsibilities will include:

  • Technical - troubleshoot desktop and system problems, diagnose, and solve hardware/software issues.
  • Manage Helpdesk - ensure help desk tickets are logged, escalated, and resolved in a timely manner.
  • User Management - administer applications for user accounts.
  • Web - assist customers with technical web-related queries.
  • Types of malware and attacks, password security, Infrastructure (securing networks and hardware/ securing software) , cryptography , security vulnerabilities.

What you’ll learn over your 12-week, part time training (before your interview with the employer)

  • Operating Systems and Hardware
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Information Security, Legislation and Ethics
  • IT Project Methodology
  • Maintenance Strategies
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Applications and Software
  • Network Concepts
  • Troubleshooting and Fault Finding
  • Supporting a Customer Base
  • Purpose and Importance of Cyber Security
  • Key Cyber concepts, terminology and frameworks
  • Cyber threats and motives
  • Security policies

The Person…

We appreciate you will likely be at the very beginning of your IT career, so provided you’re able to confidently demonstrate your interest in the subject, we’ll be more focused on your passion for learning/development and natural fit with our core values, rather than being able to evidence a significant degree of pre-existing technical knowledge. You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK, be based within the West Midlands, and be over the age of 19.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.