1st Line Helpdesk Apprentice

  • Company: BLUE SPIRES SOLUTIONS LTD
  • Location: Witney, OX29 4BL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £18,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Digital
  • Ref: NAS-2000018767
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

Brief Description

Join our dynamic team at Bluespires Solutions Ltd. as a 1st Line Helpdesk Apprentice! You'll gain valuable hands-on IT experience, professional training, and excellent career prospects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Training to be Provided

Delivery model:



  • Work-based training with your employer

  • Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 1 year)

  • Approximately four on-site assessment visits per year

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required) Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work


Qualifications included:



  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths

  • Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship


End Point Assessment:



  • Work based project and presentation

  • Portfolio based interview

Future Prospects


  • Once qualified, the apprentice will become a member of the helpdesk team where we have a 1st, 2nd or 3rd line

  • Depending on the desire and qualities of the individual, paths to the Technical Consultancy team are also open after helpdesk experience

Vacancy Detail


  • Provide initial support to customers via phone, email, and remote tools

  • Log, diagnose, and resolve technical issues for users

  • Assist in managing hardware and software installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting

  • Work closely with experienced technicians to develop technical and customer service skills

Other Information

Though connected with bus routes, the office is in a rural location and a driver’s license and car is preferred. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.

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