Are you a brilliant mind with an interest in Information Technology? Would you like to challenge yourself in a dynamic international environment? Ecolab is looking for an IT Support Apprentice who can efficiently support our IT team, contributing to the ongoing success of the company. This is a great chance to work with IT and Global support teams on IT projects to support our internal customers.
Join our IT team in Ecolab Italy as an IT Support Apprentice based in our office in Vimercate. Ecolab’s IT teams leverage advanced technologies and methodologies across multiple domains including customer collaboration, end user computing, enterprise resource planning, cyber security, and business analytics, partnering with our businesses to deliver results. Our interns develop essential business and IT skills by actively supporting projects and programs that enable breakthrough results for Ecolab’s businesses.
What you will do
Under direct supervision you will be responsible for providing support to IT users
You will use basic analysis techniques to troubleshoot and resolve incidents as well as assisting in performing root cause analysis on problems
Using remote control software, you will provide onsite and cross-border support
Conduct regular interaction with IT users using customer service skills and communication skills
Work with other support functions on projects and activities related to IT.
Liaise with partners and vendors on IT related user support. Like for example, open incidents with HP support for hardware maintenance.
Conform with ITIL processes and ensuring that all incidents are addressed efficiently, and proper system logging is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Perform basic incident and problem analysis as required to resolve incidents and requests
Perform hardware and software change requests as assigned
Perform implementation support as required
Attend end user meetings as requested to provide local support to users
Work with IT and Global support teams to act as a local IT resource as required to ensure regional infrastructure is maintained at a high service availability level
Qualifications & Skills
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant area
Experience in cybersecurity is a plus
Excellent knowledge of English language (verbal & written communication). Spanish or Italian will be considered a plus
Proficient with MS Office 365 & Windows 11
Ability to interact professionally with others and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly dependable team player.
Ability to prioritize workload and complete responsibilities on time.
Familiarity with desktop applications, including the following:
Local client configurations including, SMS, SAP GUI
VPN, remote/wireless access connectivity configuration and maintenance
Support of Android mobile devices.
Remote Software like GoToAssist or Bomgar
What’s in it For You:
You will join a growth company offering a competitive base salary and benefits
Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
Grow your income as you drive growth.
Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment.
Start date: May 2024
38 hours per week.
Working hours: 8 hours Monday – Thursday, 6 hours Friday.
Company profile
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources. Ecolab is a trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations around the world, supplying clients in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing markets, all choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance.
All applications will be treated with confidentiality.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant area
- Experience in cybersecurity is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of English (verbal & written)
- Proficient with MS Office 365 & Windows 11
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact professionally with others
- Ability to prioritize workload and complete responsibilities on time
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.








