IT​/Network Engineer Apprentice; Lear Corporation Limited

Introduction We have an exciting apprentice programme running this year in the UK. Throughout the programme, you will use your creativity to bring ideas to life, develop specialist skills and knowledge, pushing the boundaries of your potential.

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 189 on the Fortune 500.

Further information about Lear is available at  or on Twitter @Lear Corporation.

As a Lear Apprentice you will be mentored by industry-leading experts, earn while you learn and study towards a qualification funded by Lear, all whilst gaining hands‑on experience on live IT projects.

• Complete online daily checklist activities
• Providing 1st/2nd line technical support & problem analysis/rectification
• Ensure documentation and procedures are maintained and improved in accordance with ISMS and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Ensuring pro‑active monitoring of systems using key performance indicators and dashboards
• Ensuring performance and availability of all computer systems including hardware, networks, IT security and telecommunications are maintained within the agreed SLAs
• Monitor Ivanti call logging system and resolve production tickets within agreed SLA
• Maintain Computer systems to current corporate standards Windows 11 / Server 2022 Scorecard compliance activities including system patching, antivirus and CM
• Purchasing for all IT operations service requirements
• Configuring all onsite hardware including desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, thin clients, industrial PCs
• Deploying hardware into production environment to agreed schedules within maintenance windows
• Processing New user equipment requests / processing Leaver data and equipment requests
• Monitoring customer EDM and sequences messages
• Maintaining in‑house LJS application to create models to support manufacturing requirements
• Maintenance and upkeep of networking infrastructure, ensuring stability of LAN/WAN by proactive monitoring and resolving issues, to include Cisco switch configuration, fault finding and hardware upgrades
• Monitoring Avamar backup jobs
• Virtual Server monitoring and preventative maintenance to ensure 100% uptime
• Production server SQL mirroring for disaster recovery and performance monitoring
• Ensuring all corporate requirements are delivered satisfactorily and on time
• Disaster recovery corporate compliance and fail over testing practices
• Software license, inventory and hardware maintenance management
• General administration and housekeeping of hot swap equipment and materials in the Operations stock room
• Training Outcome Potential for a permanent role on completion

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Willingness to learn
• Develop new skills
• Written communication skills
• Customer‑focused approach
• Positive attitude
• Commitment
• Interpersonal skills
• Punctual, reliable & flexible
• Able to work deadlines

• Essential - GCSE
  - English and Maths - A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Essential
  - Threee A-Levels - N/A - A*-C or equivalent

• Course:
  Network engineer (level
  4)
• Level: 4
• Route:
  Digital
• Apprenticeship Level: Higher
• Working Arrangements
• Working Week:
  Weekly Hours Worked:
  Monday-Thursday- 7.45am to 4.45pm with half an hour unpaid break and Friday- 7.45am to 12.45pm.
• Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Training Provider: FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED