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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and the fourth largest in the world. Our Firefighters are at the heart of our communities and work in what can be unpredictable, but most certainly an exciting and rewarding role.
Our frontline is supported by a hardworking team of non-uniformed staff, from accountants and ICT specialists to cooks and technicians, without whom we could not function.
Overview:
We are looking for a Networking Apprentice and the aim of this role is to contribute to the provision of a support and maintenance service within the DaTS Department. Working closely with the DaTS Network/Communications Team to ensure the availability and integrity of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s 999 mobilising systems, telecommunications systems and local area network, plus all associated peripherals.
This role can be based in any of the following locations: Inverness, Dundee, Johnstone, Cambuslang and Newbridge. There will be an assessment centre day held on the 30th of October at Headquarters Westburn Dr, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 7NA.
Responsibilities:
- Learn how to maintain and repair SFRS network services in collaboration with suppliers
- Learn how to maintain and repair SFRS local area network equipment
- Learn how to maintain and repair network systems, including telephony
- Support and maintenance of telephony systems, local area network equipment, mobile data solutions, wide area network services (SDWAN), corporate WiFi provisions and perimeter security services, such as firewalls
- Produce documentation for procedures, systems and installed equipment
- Attend all training and development activities as required, and complete all necessary studies and qualifications to achieve a Diploma Digital Technology: IT Infrastructure SCQF level 6 progressing onto Diploma Digital Technology: Network Infrastructure SCQF Level 8
You will need the following skills:
Essential:
- National 4 Maths and English or equivalent
- Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and a drive to success in DaTS
- Proactive attitude to problem solving and shows enthusiasm for learning new skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- A good team player and can also add value working independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Undertakes work with honesty and integrity
- Well organised and methodical, operating with pace, enthusiasm and creativity
Desirable:
- National 5 Maths and English or equivalent
- A clear desire for a career in DaTS
- A knowledge of DaTS networks and peripherals
- Driving licence / willingness to travel across Scotland to meet the business needs of the national service
Salary: £22,129 per annum
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and attractive pension scheme
- A range of excellent family friendly policies including those that promote a work life balance
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits
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!
