Modern Apprentice - ICT Support

Aberdeenshire Council is currently recruiting for IT Modern Apprentices to provide customer focused support for IT across the Council in line with agreed service levels and local policies.

The main areas of support include: desktop software and hardware; systems and applications software

After training you will complete duties on our IT Service Desk including phone, webchat and local site support

Aberdeenshire Council is committed to increasing the opportunities in the local area by providing Modern Apprenticeships (MA’s). These allow you to gain skills, experience and knowledge in the world of work as well as gaining a formal qualification.

Successful candidates will be placed on an approved programme of training through the Aberdeenshire Council Modern Apprenticeship Scheme for the IT Professional SVQ Level 3 qualification. This MA programme is open to candidates aged 16-19. If you have a disability or are a care leaver* then you are also eligible to apply up to the age of 29. Academic achievement in 3 Scottish National 4 or 5, 3 Standard grades or equivalent is essential.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer, teacher or equivalent.

Aberdeenshire Council currently applies a Living Wage Supplement to all Council employees earning less than £12.60 per hour.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 24 months.

Informal Enquiries to Jonathan Townsend – jonathan.townsend@