IT Professional Apprentice

IT Professional Apprentice

Location: Manchester (M27) , Manchester View map Salary: 2.60 - 2.60 per hour Date posted: 10/06/2012 18:02 Job type:Permanent Company: Baltic Training Services Contact: Sophie Attwater Ref: Totaljobs/BH/BTS/013 Job ID: 53650889

Centaur Studios have recently moved to new refurbished premises in the centre of Swinton, Salford. Public transport links are plentiful including the local rail station which is 5 minutes walk away. The company also has ample car parking available for staff and visitors. Centaur Studios is a company offering a wide range of media and technology services some of which include: Website development, site hosting, database programming, software development, iOS and Android application development, Logo and corporate identity design, Company collateral design, Marketing consultation, Business training.

We are looking for bright, keen individuals that are willing and able to learn a wide range of related skills.

We would like someone who will ideally have already taken the initiative to learn those related skills in their free time and will be have of a good working range of computer competences.

Whilst at Centaur Studios you will have the opportunity to contribute in many different ways gaining valuable experience across a range of subjects.

'On the job' training combined with on-line training programmes will supplement the training provided externally as part of your apprenticeship.

The successful individuals will be trained and supported to make useful contributions in the following areas:

Quality control of our output, use of analytics, database set-up and entry, content development and redaction, Adword monitoring and implementation. (Including ability to gain certification), image research and modification, application programming, website design and development using Wordpress and PHP. Use of various software packages including ones from Adobe and Microsoft.

In addition they may be called upon to do other duties, such as customer support, as demand occurs.

Essential:

Maths, English and ICT at GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent).

Any ICT qualifications and experience you have should be listed at application in order to give your application the best advantage.

Skills Required

Good PC skills including a knowledge of MS Office and general PC knowledge

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent Customer Care Skills

Good IT knowledge

Good Analytical Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to retain knowledge effectively

Ability to multi task and take on additional roles as and when required

Understanding of the need to work within the constraints of the Desk SLA

Personal Qualities

Team player with the ability to build relationships with both colleagues and external clients

Analytical and methodical approach to working with keen eye for detail

Flexibility within role and flexible approach to assigned work

Enthusiastic, confident with a can do attitude