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Vacancy Apprentice – Information Communications Technician

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Vacancy overview

Wage: £16,575 a year
Level: Advanced
Duration: 2 Years
Closing Date: Thursday 18th June 2026

Code: 2000034274

BPX is looking for an IT Apprentice to supplement our existing IT team. This apprenticeship will give you a fantastic opportunity to learn about, and gain hands on experience with various elements of IT and to support our continuing development of the systems and technology we use.

This role will include hardware and software installation, support and administration of:

  • 1st line desktop/laptop on-site, remote and telephone. (hardware/software)
  • Networking (WAN, LAN, switches, routers, access points and related devices)
  • Telecoms (PBX, SIP, internet services and telephone lines)
  • Servers (virtual and physical)
  • Mobile phones and mobile device management (MDM)
  • Printers/MFP

Requirements and prospects

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude together with a willingness to learn and to succeed in this apprenticeship. The successful candidate will be a team player and be able to organise themselves and their work. A commitment to going the extra mile and doing the best you can in all of the tasks.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About the employer

BPX Electro Mechanical Company Ltd

For 60 years BPX has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation products – from computers to connectors, from robots to relays and everything in between. We now employ over 180 people and from our 15 locations throughout the UK & Ireland provide a local service to our customers.

Our continued success comes from our passion for technology and commitment to customer service. We are a talented group across our UK and Ireland branch network and work to our ‘F-Plan’ of being Fast, Focussed, Flexible, Friendly and Fun – which explains why we have so many long-service awards across the Organisation.

BPX are the strategic partner to market leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more, offering innovative products, solutions and technical support to thousands of customers UK wide.

We are now part of Loughborough College Group

Visit the Merger website for more details.