IS Systems Administrator Apprentice
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Company: DENSO MANUFACTURING UK LTD.
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Location: Salop, TF1 7FS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000028307
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Application Deadline Date: 28/05/2026
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Start Date: 10/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday : 08:30am - 5pm Friday : 08:30am - 3:30pm Further down the apprenticeship hours may change for out of hours times, but this will be discussed at interview.
Brief Description
To undertake a structured IT Systems Administration apprenticeship, acting as the technical "bridge" between core infrastructure and end-users. The role will develop the apprentice’s capability in identity management, secure remote access, and hardware lifecycle management within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Training to be Provided
- 1 day a week at the college (term time)
- College assessor
- work place mentor
Future Prospects
After completion of apprenticeship progression within the company is available to other roles such as network engineer, infrastructure specialist and many more.
Vacancy Detail
Service Desk & First Line Support
- Manage first-line support issues through the company service desk platform
- Ensure all support requests are addressed in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain a friendly and approachable demeanour when interacting with users to resolve technical queries
- Act as the technical face of the company for visitors, managing guest Wi-Fi and temporary connectivity
- Identity, Access & Security Governance
- Learn to lead day-to-day Active Directory (AD) administration, including user creation and access management
- Support the administration of the VPN platform to ensure secure, reliable remote access for the offsite workforce
- Assist in maintaining Shared Mailbox provisioning with precision to ensure operational flow and security
- Support internal and external audits and information security audits. This includes keeping relevant audit documentation and evidence up to date
- Endpoint Management & Modern Workplace
- Learn to use ManageEngine Endpoint Central to automate site-wide PC patching and software deployment.
- Support vulnerability management activities to protect the business from external threats
- Lead the build, configuration, and rollout of new PC hardware and Microsoft 365 services to high company standards
- Asset Control & Peripheral Systems
- Maintain a rigorous hardware and software asset register through manual audits and automated tools
- Support the management of the site printing environment using PaperCut, including print queue management
- Manage digital signage screens across the site, ensuring hardware functionality and content schedules are maintained
- Technical Documentation & Improvement
- Update legacy documentation and create high-quality knowledgebase articles within OneNote to standardise procedures
- Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities to improve department efficiency
- Oversee legacy user administration systems