Information Communications Technician - Edinburgh

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End date

Sunday 14 April 2024

Salary range

£33,982 - £35,770

Agile Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job description

As an Information Communications Technician apprentice, you’ll cover implementing and maintaining IT systems for the Group with optional pathways for Support Technician, Network Technician and Digital Communications Technician.

Delivered by Firebrand, this Level 3 apprenticeship enables colleagues to develop a clear understanding of the components of infrastructure and how they are installed, secured and maintained.  

Your apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete and will cover key areas such as:

Support Technician

  • Maintenance or repair of system faults

  • Support for the roll-out of installation of new systems or upgrades

Network Technician

  • Installation and commission of networks

  • Maintenance or repair of network equipment

Digital Communications Technician

  • Installation and commission of telecoms networks

  • Maintenance or repair of telecoms network equipment

Our recruitment process has 3 steps – our online application, online assessments and an assessment day. You’ll be given full details of the process throughout your recruitment journey.

Key dates for your diary:

  • Assessment day: May / June 2024

  • Start: September 2024

We expect you to be motivated, ambitious and committed to your own development. In particular, you’ll be keen to get to grips with financial systems and processes.

Starting Salary: £33,982

WHY LLOYDS BANKING GROUP

We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Our main requirement is that you to have a passion for the role you’re applying for! Aside from this we have a few formal requirements:

Education:

  • National 5 qualifications in English and Maths at grades 1 – 3 or equivalent.

Please note, you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship if you have an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship, in a similar subject

Location:

  • You should live a commutable distance from the location in this advert. Our work style is hybrid and you should expect to be in the office at least 2 days per week.

Additional Requirements:

  • You’ll be aged at least 18 years old when the apprenticeship starts.

  • Whilst we welcome candidates who have a degree, this cannot be in a field related to the apprenticeship due to a crossover in learning. We’ll request a copy of your degree module transcript to review your prior learning if your degree may contain prior learning.

FOR INFORMATION: due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

ABOUT WORKING FOR US

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We’re disability confident. So if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

  • An annual performance-related bonus

  • Share schemes including free shares

  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

  • 24 days annual holiday entitlement

  • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need close for applications earlier than originally advertised. So, if you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!  

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday – Friday).

We understand you will be keen to have your question answered asap, but please be aware that other LBG recruitment mailboxes cannot answer questions related to apprenticeship recruitment.

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At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.