IT Apprentice

Who will you be working for?

CCL (North) Ltd. is one of the UK’s leading specialists for IT asset disposal and WEEE recycling. From our 25,000sq ft facility in Irvine, we provide secure, environmentally safe and compliant recycling services to a broad range of business sectors.

Our Managing Director Bruce McLean has worked at the forefront of electronic recycling for decades and has been with CCL since it was established in the year 2000. Bruce and our team have grown CCL into an industry-leading computer recycling business that cares for it's staff, customers, local community and the global environment.

Overview:

CCL North are currently recruiting for IT Apprentices for their branch in Irvine. The ideal candidate will have strong attention for detail, good organisation skills with an enthusiastic approach to work and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

• First response to tickets being raised, tickets will be requests to erase data from computers. This will be done using Certus software which you will be become a system expert on.  
• Booking goods and tracking stock using Microsoft 365 – Excel.
• Preparing and refurbishing computers to be sold on. Erasing data, wiping computer software, taking machine back to factory settings and installing new operating systems.
• Uploading refurbished products and the picture and description of product on to the CCL e-commerce site.
• Recording and reporting information such as items to be recycled and stock using Excel and Sharepoint, collaborating with other departments who will access this information. 
• Dis-mantling computers and other electrical items such as tablets, mobile phones and televisions/monitors.
• Separating their parts safely for recycling.

Desirable skills:

• Positive attitude towards work.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to learn.
• Takes initiative.
• Works well as part of a team but also uses own initiative.
• Interested in the environment, technical and working with digital systems.
• IT skills – Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary: £15,000 per annum

Working hours: 34.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5pm, Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to progress for the right person.
• Great environment in the workplace.
• Opportunity for additional training.
• Early finish on a Friday.

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer.  Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work.  They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. 

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!