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ICT Apprentice
| Posting date: | 09 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12,348 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2024 |
| Location: | Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
ICT Apprentice
ICT Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen
Apprentice Salary - £12,348
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of temporary Apprentice ICT Technician within the ICT Department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen.
This is a 2-year apprentice.
The Role
This role that could see you working in one or more of the following IT Teams – ICT Operational Systems, ICT Business Systems, ICT Solutions or helping within ICT Security. Although the primary role for this post will be in the ICT Operational Systems team, there will be a requirement to work within the other teams on a temporary or permanent basis to support your apprenticeship and give you practical skills in line with your academic learning.
You are required to be a confident self-starter, with an enjoyment, skill and desire to learn about all aspects of technology and ICT hardware and software.
The role will assist the Service ICT technicians and other ICT department staff with the a wide range of ICT tasks, such as
Administering Helpdesk tickets to resolve or assign as needed
Windows PC and laptop setup and configuration using industry standard tools
Assist with on-site cabling and ICT set up at Service locations
Categorising, recording and testing ICT equipment for re-use or disposal
Giving advice and guidance for ICT related issues
Assisting ICT technicians with their tasks as required
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills with on-the-job training and considerate mentoring in an extremely exciting environment of a well-respected Organisation. Allowing you to get to see ICT from all aspects of the Fire Service, helping with technologies that can help save lives.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service pride themselves on their innovative approach to solving problems and utilising technology to enhance the way the employees can achieve results. With a mix of cutting edge and legacy technologies currently in place we are looking for candidates who can bring new ideas and an innovative, positive approach to their work.
The Mid and West Wales service area covers 12,000km of Wales. With 58 stations from Caldey Island in the South West of Wales up to Llanfyllin in the North East of Wales. Delivering ICT to these areas may require some travel. A full driving licence is therefore essential as well as having your own vehicle (although pool cars are available for most travel).
You will be rewarded with a great role and great benefits including a national discount scheme. Most of all you would be working for a well-respected organisation and a great team – both in ICT and the wider organisation, and the knowledge that the work you do will help save lives and help communities across Wales.
This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme.
Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact the Head of Department, Dafydd Lawrence at d.lawrence@mawwfire.gov.uk
Applying for the role
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, with reference to the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached job application pack.
Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk.
Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.
Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
ICT Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen
Apprentice Salary - £12,348
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of temporary Apprentice ICT Technician within the ICT Department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen.
This is a 2-year apprentice.
The Role
This role that could see you working in one or more of the following IT Teams – ICT Operational Systems, ICT Business Systems, ICT Solutions or helping within ICT Security. Although the primary role for this post will be in the ICT Operational Systems team, there will be a requirement to work within the other teams on a temporary or permanent basis to support your apprenticeship and give you practical skills in line with your academic learning.
You are required to be a confident self-starter, with an enjoyment, skill and desire to learn about all aspects of technology and ICT hardware and software.
The role will assist the Service ICT technicians and other ICT department staff with the a wide range of ICT tasks, such as
Administering Helpdesk tickets to resolve or assign as needed
Windows PC and laptop setup and configuration using industry standard tools
Assist with on-site cabling and ICT set up at Service locations
Categorising, recording and testing ICT equipment for re-use or disposal
Giving advice and guidance for ICT related issues
Assisting ICT technicians with their tasks as required
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills with on-the-job training and considerate mentoring in an extremely exciting environment of a well-respected Organisation. Allowing you to get to see ICT from all aspects of the Fire Service, helping with technologies that can help save lives.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service pride themselves on their innovative approach to solving problems and utilising technology to enhance the way the employees can achieve results. With a mix of cutting edge and legacy technologies currently in place we are looking for candidates who can bring new ideas and an innovative, positive approach to their work.
The Mid and West Wales service area covers 12,000km of Wales. With 58 stations from Caldey Island in the South West of Wales up to Llanfyllin in the North East of Wales. Delivering ICT to these areas may require some travel. A full driving licence is therefore essential as well as having your own vehicle (although pool cars are available for most travel).
You will be rewarded with a great role and great benefits including a national discount scheme. Most of all you would be working for a well-respected organisation and a great team – both in ICT and the wider organisation, and the knowledge that the work you do will help save lives and help communities across Wales.
This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme.
Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact the Head of Department, Dafydd Lawrence at d.lawrence@mawwfire.gov.uk
Applying for the role
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, with reference to the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached job application pack.
Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk.
Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.
Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.