IT Field Service Technician

DP World; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Field Service Technician at our Minworth facility in Birmingham. You will provide first-line IT hardware support for site and customer equipment, and deliver desktop application assistance across the operation.

The role involves a rotational shift pattern and requires building strong relationships with internal teams and third‑party partners. You will maintain asset records, support BI tools and dashboards, and contribute to root cause analyses and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Solid IT fundamentals gained through college-level study or relevant experience.
• Proficient with common desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Experience supporting desktops, laptops, and peripherals including driver installs.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line IT hardware support for site and customer equipment.
• Deliver desktop application support including installation and configuration.
• Configure and manage production system data and BI-related inputs/outputs.
• Handle IT tickets daily and maintain accurate asset records.
• Create user documentation and training materials for end users.

Skills

IT fundamentals

Desktop applications

Windows operating systems

Hardware troubleshooting

End-user support

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Technician to join DP World at our Minworth facility in Birmingham. The Field Service Technician will be responsible for first-line support of all IT hardware across the site for both DP World and customer equipment.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Technician to join DP World at our Minworth facility in Birmingham. The Field Service Technician will be responsible for first-line support of all IT hardware across the site for both DP World and customer equipment. Please note, this role is on a rotational shift pattern, please see below.

• Week 1: 07:00-15:00
• Week 2: 10:00-18:00
• Week 3: 15:00-23:00

How You Will Contribute

• Provide first-line support for all IT hardware across the site for both DP World and customer equipment, liaising with third-party support groups where required
• Deliver general desktop application support, including installation, configuration, and end-user assistance for service requests
• Configure, maintain, and manage production system data, supporting inputs and outputs that assist operational systems such as business intelligence tools, dashboards, and bespoke local systems
• Manage and execute IT support tickets daily, both internally and externally where applicable
• Maintain accurate records of all on-site assets, including updates to site records and the centralised CMDB
• Create and maintain user documentation, including IT knowledge base articles, user guides, single point lessons, and production documentation
• Develop and deliver IT training to address identified knowledge gaps (e.g. common desktop application queries)
• Follow up on production issues and assist with root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements or process changes influenced by IT systems
• Build long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers

What Will You Bring

• A solid understanding of IT fundamentals, typically gained through college-level study or relevant professional experience
• Strong knowledge of common desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Office) and a good understanding of operating systems
• Experience supporting hardware such as desktops, laptops, and peripherals, including troubleshooting, driver installation, and break/fix tasks
• Good knowledge of desktop operating systems (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11) and exposure to basic enterprise administration activitie
• Experience with production ERP, MRP, or WMS systems is advantageous

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW