Trainee 1st Line IT Technician
An exciting opportunity to join a transformational company, with a great culture, team and environment. You will be given the autonomy to showcase your talent and the support to advance your expertise
Zest Group is dynamic financial organisation with around 90 employees. Our small but dedicated IT support team is committed to providing excellent service across the company. We are currently looking to expand our team by adding a Trainee IT Technician who is eager to grow and develop within the role.
We offer you:
- Competitive salary between £20K-24K (depending on experience)
- 22-27 days holiday (increases annually up to =5) plus Bank Holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Healthcare benefit.
- Company events.
- Working with a supportive team passionate about delivering quality and innovation.
- Collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued.
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Support Trainee to join our IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a basic understanding of IT and a relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) to kickstart their career in a hands-on, supportive environment. You’ll be the first point of contact for IT issues, working closely with the IT Support Manager and Senior IT Engineer to ensure smooth day-to-day IT operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first-line technical support to staff, resolving basic IT issues efficiently and professionally.
- Monitor and respond to IT support tickets via phone, email, or face-to-face interaction.
- Set up, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals.
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring IT systems and applications.
- Manage IT equipment inventory and ensure stock levels are maintained.
- Perform routine maintenance and health checks on IT hardware.
- Support onboarding processes by setting up user accounts and providing basic IT inductions.
- Escalate more complex issues to the IT Support Manager or Senior IT Engineer as appropriate.
- Support wider IT projects and tasks as required.
About You:
- Passionate about IT and technology, with a strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
- Logical thinker with solid problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to manage your own workload and work well within a team.
- Motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
- Willing to study toward industry-recognised qualifications.
- Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts (desirable but not essential).
If you're ready to build something exceptional with us, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
- Job role: Full time
Closing date: 6th June 2025
Website: www.zestplan.com
All applications will receive a response within 7 days.
- Department
- IT
- Role
- Trainee 1st Line IT Technician
- Locations
- Bournemouth
- Yearly salary
- £20,000 - £24,000
- Remote status
- Office based

Colleagues
Bournemouth
About Zest Plan
Zest are specialists in appliance and technology care aiming to revolutionize the industry. With a customer focused approach, everything we do is centred around making our customers' lives easier when it comes to their technology.
We are an equal opportunity employer, always looking for the right talent based on merit for every position. Zest believes passionately in including all employees equally in the zest culture and mission. We actively encourage diversity of thought and champion our talented individuals.
Trainee 1st Line IT Technician
An exciting opportunity to join a transformational company, with a great culture, team and environment. You will be given the autonomy to showcase your talent and the support to advance your expertise
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