Are you looking for an alternative to college or sixth form?

Are you looking to kick-start your career within the IT industry?

Do you want to gain industry recognised IT qualifications, as well as getting hands-on experience with one of our fantastic employers, all whilst getting paid?

If the answer is yes, then an LMPQ IT Apprenticeship could be for you!

Our Employer:

G&R Computers began it’s life in 2000 at the Stratford-upon-Avon Market, but the managing director has had over thirty years retail experience in computers, which started on an ICL Mainframe, and ran in Cobal & Fortran Languages. After 4 Years of G&R Computers running, it has expanded into a better, brighter company. Now having a permanent shop in Stratford it enables the company to store and sell more products than ever before. In 2010 G&R Computers expanded into a new, bigger shop to accommodate their growing business. In 2014 the company is now expanding in to Business contract’s and Web site design, SEO and server maintenance. Whilst still offering general computer repairs to the public.

About the Role:

Your duties will include:

·Offering 1st line support

·Data restoration

·Comprehensive technical support

·Proactively updating customers with call status and resolution progress

·Escalating potential service issues initially to designated escalation contact

·Going out and dealing with problems onsite

·Answering inbound support telephone calls and offer support to the customer

·Updating Helpdesk Ticket system

·Being responsible for personal ticket queue, updates and completing tasks

·Providing a friendly and helpful first point of contact for clients

·Listening to client issues, noting key information and being patient with client conversations

·Promoting a “can do” attitude, by looking for solutions and not problems

Requirements:

Successful applicants will:

·Have grade C/4 or above in English and maths GCSE (or equivalent), or Functional Skills Level 2

·Be able to attend our training Academy in Birmingham weekly for your classroom-based days

• Hold a clean driving licence or currently learning - This is due to the requirement to travel off site as part of the role

Desired Skills:

• Good IT knowledge
• Communication skills

Personal Qualities:

·Strong inter-personal and communication skills

·Self-motivated 

·Confident

·Can work independently

·Able to work under pressure and handle urgent requests in an appropriate manner

·Willingness to learn on the job

Career Progression after Level 3 – This can lead on to:

• Possible permanent position with this employer upon completion of the apprenticeship

·Help Desk Technician, First- and Second-Line Support, IT Infrastructure Technician and many, many more!

Working Hours:

Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC

Training to be provided:

·Level 2 Certificate in Work skills with Embedded IT – Pre-Apprenticeship: 8 weeks with 16 days in total at our Academy

·Level 3 Digital Industries Advanced Apprenticeship – Infrastructure: 12/13 months made up of 1 day per week at our Academy (paid day), and 4 days in your IT company employment for the whole of the apprenticeshipwhere you will cover the following modules:

MTA Mobility & Devices,

MTA Networking Fundamentals

MTA Server Administration

Coding and Logic

Business Processes

·You will receive full training at LMPQ's Microsoft Imagine Academy as well as on the job training. You will complete the following industry recognised qualifications:

Microsoft Technology Associates in:

• Networking & Architecture
• Mobile Operating Systems
• Cloud Services
• Coding & Logic

We look forward to receiving your application :)

Are you looking for an alternative to college or sixth form?

Are you looking to kick-start your career within the IT industry?

Do you want to gain industry recognised IT qualifications, as well as getting hands-on experience with one of our fantastic employers, all whilst getting paid?

If the answer is yes, then an LMPQ IT Apprenticeship could be for you!

Our Employer:

G&R Computers began it’s life in 2000 at the Stratford-upon-Avon Market, but the managing director has had over thirty years retail experience in computers, which started on an ICL Mainframe, and ran in Cobal & Fortran Languages. After 4 Years of G&R Computers running, it has expanded into a better, brighter company. Now having a permanent shop in Stratford it enables the company to store and sell more products than ever before. In 2010 G&R Computers expanded into a new, bigger shop to accommodate their growing business. In 2014 the company is now expanding in to Business contract’s and Web site design, SEO and server maintenance. Whilst still offering general computer repairs to the public.

About the Role:

Your duties will include:

·Offering 1st line support

·Data restoration

·Comprehensive technical support

·Proactively updating customers with call status and resolution progress

·Escalating potential service issues initially to designated escalation contact

·Going out and dealing with problems onsite

·Answering inbound support telephone calls and offer support to the customer

·Updating Helpdesk Ticket system

·Being responsible for personal ticket queue, updates and completing tasks

·Providing a friendly and helpful first point of contact for clients

·Listening to client issues, noting key information and being patient with client conversations

·Promoting a “can do” attitude, by looking for solutions and not problems

Requirements:

Successful applicants will:

·Have grade C/4 or above in English and maths GCSE (or equivalent), or Functional Skills Level 2

·Be able to attend our training Academy in Birmingham weekly for your classroom-based days

• Hold a clean driving licence or currently learning - This is due to the requirement to travel off site as part of the role

Desired Skills:

• Good IT knowledge
• Communication skills

Personal Qualities:

·Strong inter-personal and communication skills

·Self-motivated 

·Confident

·Can work independently

·Able to work under pressure and handle urgent requests in an appropriate manner

·Willingness to learn on the job

Career Progression after Level 3 – This can lead on to:

• Possible permanent position with this employer upon completion of the apprenticeship

·Help Desk Technician, First- and Second-Line Support, IT Infrastructure Technician and many, many more!

Working Hours:

Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC

Training to be provided:

·Level 2 Certificate in Work skills with Embedded IT – Pre-Apprenticeship: 8 weeks with 16 days in total at our Academy

·Level 3 Digital Industries Advanced Apprenticeship – Infrastructure: 12/13 months made up of 1 day per week at our Academy (paid day), and 4 days in your IT company employment for the whole of the apprenticeshipwhere you will cover the following modules:

MTA Mobility & Devices,

MTA Networking Fundamentals

MTA Server Administration

Coding and Logic

Business Processes

·You will receive full training at LMPQ's Microsoft Imagine Academy as well as on the job training. You will complete the following industry recognised qualifications:

Microsoft Technology Associates in:

• Networking & Architecture
• Mobile Operating Systems
• Cloud Services
• Coding & Logic

We look forward to receiving your application :)

Are you a Node.Js Developer who thrives in a start-up culture? Do you want to work with an organisation doing genuine good within the world, whilst still working on a host of exciting projects? Then read on, this role is for you!

This organisation, working in the lesser-known circular economy, are re-writing the rules on consumerism making it super easy for customers to sell/ recycle their clothing garments and driving the ability to recycle material, rather than making new garments at great economic and ecological expense.

So, as a Senior Node.Js Developer, where do you come in? Well, at the perfect time actually! The organisation are in the midst of growing the team whilst simultaneously going for Series-A funding, to begin tackling an ambitious and exciting roadmap, giving you the chance to get involved at ground-level and help determine the culture of the engineering team,

You'll be building out their new machine-learning pricing algorithm and driving automation of their services by building out a brand-new eCommerce platform, hosted on serverless architecture, whilst having a genuine say across the SDLC, including architectural pieces.

What does it take to work here?

• Experience of working on a complex platform
• Strong familiarity with Node.JS (this could be non-commercial)
• A desire to work in a collaborative environment and knowledge of agile processes
• A clear belief in working to the best testing and engineering practices

A start-up achieving genuine good in the world, best-engineering practices and genuine chances to drive conversations around architecture and the wider SDLC as a Senior Node.Js Developer - what's not to like? There's also flexible working, remote opportunities and share options, so it is not one you want to miss out on!

Hit apply now for an informal conversation and to find out why this is the role you've been looking for!

Talent Point is a Hiring Communications business, working as sole hiring partners with our customers. We've ripped up the rules and torn apart the job spec to give you total clarity and visibility, painting a vivid picture (approved twice, both at Line and C-level) of the way this company lives, breathes and behaves, and how your role will look over years not months. We present only three applicants for every vacancy so, where we do represent you, you have a very high chance of securing a role with pre-booked interview times to plan around, in-depth vacancy details and no delays. Are you ready to seriously invest in your progression? Let's design your future.

Talent Point is an equal opportunities employer and no terminology in this advert is designed to discriminate on grounds of gender, race, colour, religion, creed, disability, age, sex or sexual orientation or any other class protected by applicable law.

For information on how Talent Point manages and processes your personal information please see our privacy notice at talentpoint.co/privacy-policy

Are you a Node.Js Developer who thrives in a start-up culture? Do you want to work with an organisation doing genuine good within the world, whilst still working on a host of exciting projects? Then read on, this role is for you!

This organisation, working in the lesser-known circular economy, are re-writing the rules on consumerism making it super easy for customers to sell/ recycle their clothing garments and driving the ability to recycle material, rather than making new garments at great economic and ecological expense.

So, as a Senior Node.Js Developer, where do you come in? Well, at the perfect time actually! The organisation are in the midst of growing the team whilst simultaneously going for Series-A funding, to begin tackling an ambitious and exciting roadmap, giving you the chance to get involved at ground-level and help determine the culture of the engineering team,

You'll be building out their new machine-learning pricing algorithm and driving automation of their services by building out a brand-new eCommerce platform, hosted on serverless architecture, whilst having a genuine say across the SDLC, including architectural pieces.

What does it take to work here?

• Experience of working on a complex platform
• Strong familiarity with Node.JS (this could be non-commercial)
• A desire to work in a collaborative environment and knowledge of agile processes
• A clear belief in working to the best testing and engineering practices

A start-up achieving genuine good in the world, best-engineering practices and genuine chances to drive conversations around architecture and the wider SDLC as a Senior Node.Js Developer - what's not to like? There's also flexible working, remote opportunities and share options, so it is not one you want to miss out on!

Hit apply now for an informal conversation and to find out why this is the role you've been looking for!

Talent Point is a Hiring Communications business, working as sole hiring partners with our customers. We've ripped up the rules and torn apart the job spec to give you total clarity and visibility, painting a vivid picture (approved twice, both at Line and C-level) of the way this company lives, breathes and behaves, and how your role will look over years not months. We present only three applicants for every vacancy so, where we do represent you, you have a very high chance of securing a role with pre-booked interview times to plan around, in-depth vacancy details and no delays. Are you ready to seriously invest in your progression? Let's design your future.

Talent Point is an equal opportunities employer and no terminology in this advert is designed to discriminate on grounds of gender, race, colour, religion, creed, disability, age, sex or sexual orientation or any other class protected by applicable law.

For information on how Talent Point manages and processes your personal information please see our privacy notice at talentpoint.co/privacy-policy

Web Developer - Remote and South West

A fast-growing consultancy company based in the South West are looking for an experienced Web Developer due to continued growth.

The company are interested in speaking to experienced Web Developers from either a Java or C# background who would be interested in cross-training into SalesForce (Apex). A great opportunity for an experienced Web Developer to become highly skilled in SalesForce!

In order to be considered for this role most of the following Web Development experience is required:

*JavaScript, HTML and CSS
*C# or Java
*VSCode
*Source Control such as Git
*Relevant Software Engineering or Computer Science Degree

In return great training and career progression will be on offer together with full support should the successful candidate wish to gain SalesForce industry certifications. This role will initially be fully remote with time in the office needed in the future.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

Web Developer - Remote and South West

A fast-growing consultancy company based in the South West are looking for an experienced Web Developer due to continued growth.

The company are interested in speaking to experienced Web Developers from either a Java or C# background who would be interested in cross-training into SalesForce (Apex). A great opportunity for an experienced Web Developer to become highly skilled in SalesForce!

In order to be considered for this role most of the following Web Development experience is required:

*JavaScript, HTML and CSS
*C# or Java
*VSCode
*Source Control such as Git
*Relevant Software Engineering or Computer Science Degree

In return great training and career progression will be on offer together with full support should the successful candidate wish to gain SalesForce industry certifications. This role will initially be fully remote with time in the office needed in the future.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

AR16 – Senior Software Engineer

Location: Watford or Hereford

Salary: £40,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement and test embedded software, from machine interfaces to human interfaces, across the range of products.

Applications from ex-military personnel are actively encouraged, however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, development and test of embedded software
• Taking part in reviews, contributing or suggesting optimisations or structure strategies as required
• Contribute to system architecture design as necessary
• Technical documentation and reports

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4 years minimum experience in a similar role
• Degree in Engineering related subject with a 2.1 (or higher), or commensurate experience
• Able to read/derive application requirements from Electronic schematics

Experience in –

• Multithread / real time embedded C programming / debugging
• Modern embedded software practice
• Linux
• JavaScript, HTML
• Networking experience in TCP/IP, UDP
• Driver interfacing to SPI, I2C, RS232/485, CAN

Desirable –

• C#, C++
• SNMP
• Node.js, bash, Python, Perl
• Yocto / Buildroot
• Jenkins
• Automated test
• Microchip PIC18/32
• Hardware and board level debug
• Cyber security of embedded systems

Location: Hereford

Salary: £40,000

AR16 – Senior Software Engineer

Location: Watford or Hereford

Salary: £40,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement and test embedded software, from machine interfaces to human interfaces, across the range of products.

Applications from ex-military personnel are actively encouraged, however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, development and test of embedded software
• Taking part in reviews, contributing or suggesting optimisations or structure strategies as required
• Contribute to system architecture design as necessary
• Technical documentation and reports

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4 years minimum experience in a similar role
• Degree in Engineering related subject with a 2.1 (or higher), or commensurate experience
• Able to read/derive application requirements from Electronic schematics

Experience in –

• Multithread / real time embedded C programming / debugging
• Modern embedded software practice
• Linux
• JavaScript, HTML
• Networking experience in TCP/IP, UDP
• Driver interfacing to SPI, I2C, RS232/485, CAN

Desirable –

• C#, C++
• SNMP
• Node.js, bash, Python, Perl
• Yocto / Buildroot
• Jenkins
• Automated test
• Microchip PIC18/32
• Hardware and board level debug
• Cyber security of embedded systems

Location: Hereford

Salary: £40,000