Installation Technician, Warehouse Operative

ZipRecruiter; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment company in Doncaster is seeking an Installation Technician to support desktop hardware installation. The role involves unboxing and setting up devices, connecting cables, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Candidates should have basic technical knowledge and the ability to follow instructions. This is a flexible contract role with varying shift patterns, offering competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Basic technical knowledge of desktop PCs and peripheral setup.
• Ability to follow detailed installation instructions and checklists.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Unbox, position, and install desktop hardware at user desks.
• Connect power, network, and peripheral cables.
• Perform basic power-on self-tests (POST).
• Maintain accurate records of installations.
• Follow site-specific procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic technical knowledge of desktop PCs

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Good communication skills

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Job description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Installation Technicians (Desktop Hardware)
Location: Doncaster
Job Type: Contract - £110-£120/day Inside IR35
Shift Patterns: Variable, as per business requirements

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and looking for a role that gets you into the heart of IT operations?

Join our team as an Installation Technician and help deliver essential desktop hardware installation services to support our service delivery solutions.

About the Role

As an Installation Technician, you'll be responsible for installing desktop hardware in a variety of environments. You'll unbox and set up devices at workstations, connect power and network cables, attach peripherals, and run basic tests to ensure everything is up and running smoothly. Your role is crucial in supporting IT build processes and ensuring a seamless experience for end users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unbox, position, and install desktop hardware at user desks

• Connect power, network, and peripheral cables

• Perform basic power-on self-tests (POST)

• Initiate automated builds and perform basic scripted post-login configuration

• Maintain accurate records of installations and any issues encountered

• Follow site-specific procedures and safety guidelines

• Work flexible hours or shifts as business needs dictate

What We're Looking For:

• Basic technical knowledge of desktop PCs and peripheral setup

• Ability to follow detailed installation instructions and checklists

• Comfortable working in active, user-focused environments

• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset

• Good communication and team collaboration skills

• Willingness to work variable shift patterns, including evenings or weekends if required

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.