IT Apprentice

About this opportunity

Cranswick Foods are looking for an eager candidate to join us as an IT apprentice. From our state of the art site in Bury you will assist the team in its mission to bring wonderful continental foods to their UK customers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide support to all company IT users
• Maintain and support operation of all company software, equipment and services
• Assist with basic support of telephone system and mobile phone provision
• Keep IT team informed at all times of issues and schedules
• Regular checks on systems to maintain efficiency
• Brief users on system changes and new features
• To work outside normal working hours if required

You'll also have to attend training courses as and when required.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE Maths and English grade A*-C/9-4
• 5 GCSEs in any other subjects grade A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• Personable
• Well organised

Skills

• Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Outgoing personality with interest in developing IT skills
• Good knowledge of operating systems and Microsoft Office
• Keep updated on hardware/software upgrades of benefit to the business
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good level of communication by writing, email, phone and direct contact with people
• College level education on core IT skill sets, including core Microsoft skills