ICT Technician Apprentice

  • Company: G B SILICONE TECHNOLOGY LTD
  • Location: BOLTON, BL6 4QR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,770.00 per year
  • Sector: Digital
  • Ref: NAS-2000027853
  • Application Deadline Date: 20/05/2026
  • Start Date: 27/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Brief Description

This is a great opportunity to start a career in Information & Communication Technology within a specialist manufacturing organisation. As an ICT Technician Apprentice at Silteq, you will support day-to-day IT operations, gain hands-on experience, and work with external IT providers while completing a structured apprenticeship

Training to be Provided


  • A nationally recognised ICT apprenticeship qualification

  • Off-the-job technical training and learning workshops

  • On-the-job training and mentoring at Silteq

  • Ongoing support, reviews, and guidance from the training provider and employer

Future Prospects


  • On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential for permanent employment within Silteq, salary progression, and access to further training and development opportunities

Vacancy Detail

What You’ll Do:



  • Provide first-line support to colleagues with general IT and computer-related queries

  • Assist with business system queries (NAV / Business Central), developing towards becoming a system ‘champion’

  • Act as a key point of contact between Silteq and the external IT service provider

  • Support with PC and laptop setup, decommissioning, and replacement

  • Assist with the purchasing and coordination of IT equipment

  • Maintain and update the IT asset register

  • Support operational IT activities related to service providers

  • Assist with identifying and implementing digital improvements to processes and workflows

  • Provide general IT-related support to management within a manufacturing environment

Other Information

Essential:



  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 5 or above), including English Language and maths


Desirable:



  • A-Level or equivalent qualification in IT

  • Some exposure to ERP systems (e.g. NAV, Business Central, SAP, Xero)

Ready to start your adventure?