Apprentice IT Technician Opportunity – Queen’s University Belfast
- Posted by Fearghal Quinn
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With excellent customer service at the heart of everything we do, our Technician Apprenticeship Scheme will develop the next generation of technicians to work in our world-class research centres, laboratories, and workshops, supporting the research and teaching we deliver. Our technicians will work with academic/research and administrative staff, and students, to maintain the highest standard of delivery.
The Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences is offering an exciting opportunity to join Queen’s University as an Apprentice IT Technician in the Centre for Public Health (CPH) in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (MDBS).
As an apprentice you will join established technical teams in CPH and will be provided with an excellent opportunity to start a career as a University Technician. During the apprenticeship you will learn & develop the necessary skills, expertise and experience to provide assistance to the members of the technical team and ultimately be able to fully perform the role of IT Technician in CPH.
In partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College, learning and development will include on-job-training, mentoring and the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification Level 3 Networking Infrastructure (BTEC Level 3 diploma in Professional Competence for IT Professionals and OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT). Enrolment and meeting the College requirements for the relevant course/qualification will be required; further guidance will be given to successful applicants. On completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to progress to a higher level apprenticeship.
About the person:
Are you a practical person who enjoys getting hands-on experience designing and developing processes or operating equipment? Are you a born problem-solver who enjoys working in a team? This is an exciting time in Queen’s University Belfast as we seek to recruit a number of talented and highly motivated apprentices to join a newly developed Technician Apprenticeship Scheme.
We are looking for someone with a passion for IT and the ability to deliver excellent customer service to join established, dynamic and friendly teams.
To be successful at shortlisting your application must demonstrate that you have:
- Hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs, A* – C (9-4) or equivalent (eg. NVQ level 2), to include Maths,English and a scientific subject.
- Demonstrable knowledge and interest in IT, software and hardware.
- Proven basic knowledge of regulations and procedures, including H&S requirements.
- Good oral, written and communication skills.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at Pay, Reward and Benefits | People and Culture | Queen’s University Belfast (qub.ac.uk)
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.
Further information for international applicants