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Platform Engineer Apprentice

Hightown Housing Association
Hemel Hempstead Full-time Remote
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Platform Engineer Apprentice

Hightown Housing Association \- Hemel Hempstead

£23,901 per annum \- 35 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Platform Engineer Apprentice to join our team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands\-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, networking, and IT support while working towards a Level 3 qualification.

You’ll help maintain and optimise our cloud and on\-premise systems, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.

Apprenticeship Details:

  • Level 3 IT Solutions Technician (Advanced)

  • Duration: 17 months

  • Training provider: LearnTech (remote and on\-the\-job learning)

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom\-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the IT Solutions Technician standard.

The training covers the following core occupational duties:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Azure cloud infrastructure and on\-prem systems

  • Assist with servers, storage, networking, and SaaS platforms

  • Help troubleshoot IT and network issues

  • Support LAN/WAN performance and connectivity

  • Assist with system patching (e.g. Windows, VMware, Cisco Meraki)

  • Work with teams to improve systems and automate processes

  • Document procedures and configurations

Essential Requirements
  • Basic knowledge or interest in IT infrastructure

  • Strong problem\-solving and communication skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team

  • Commitment to excellent service and Hightown values

Desirable
  • Awareness of Microsoft Azure or cloud technologies

  • Experience with scripting (e.g. PowerShell)

  • Knowledge of networking or IT support environments

Entry Requirements
  • 5 GCSEs (Grade 9\-4\), including English and Maths, or equivalent

Eligibility
  • UK/EEA resident for 3\+ years

  • Right to work in the UK

About Hightown

Hightown is a charitable housing association managing 9,000\+ homes and supporting communities across several counties. Our mission is to provide homes and support to help people live independently.

Why Join Us?

  • Gain a recognised IT qualification

  • Work with modern cloud technologies

  • Supportive team and career development opportunities

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