IT Field Technician

YourRecruit; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking education group is seeking an IT Field Technician to provide first-line support across schools. This role offers hands-on experience in a field-based environment, with responsibilities including device setup, user support, and maintenance of IT systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of IT experience, good communication skills, and a full UK driving license. A competitive salary of £24,000 – £28,000 is offered along with a supportive work culture and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 extra days at Christmas

Generous pension scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Long-term career progression opportunities

Role with genuine social impact

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months IT experience or similar training.
• Confident with basic IT tasks like setting up devices and resetting passwords.
• Keen to learn about networks, cloud systems, and hardware.
• Good interpersonal skills – friendly, patient, and clear with others.
• Organised and reliable, able to work across different sites.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly first-line and some second-line IT support across schools.
• Set up new devices, user accounts, and passwords.
• Maintain hardware like laptops, projectors, printers, and networks.
• Log and manage IT helpdesk tickets.
• Assist with system updates and new software rollouts.
• Collaborate with other technicians to ensure smooth operations.
• Support staff and students with IT questions.

Skills

Basic IT support

Setting up devices

Friendly communication

Tools

Google Workspace

Windows

Job description

Are you at the start or early part of your IT career and ready to gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment?

We’re working with a forward‑thinking education group looking for a friendly IT Field Technician to join their team. It's a great opportunity to grow your skills in a field‑based role with real variety, training, and support.

Location: Chichester – field based within the area
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 DOE
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8am – 4pm

What You’ll Receive:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 extra days at Christmas
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – discounts on retail, travel & more
• Long‑term career progression opportunities within a respected and growing Trust
• The chance to work in a role with genuine social impact

What You’ll Do:

• Provide friendly first‑line and some second‑line IT support across schools.
• Set up new devices, user accounts, and passwords.
• Help maintain hardware like laptops, projectors, printers, and networks.
• Log and manage IT helpdesk tickets and keep users updated.
• Support basic system updates and assist with rolling out new software.
• Work with other technicians to keep systems running smoothly.
• Help staff and students with IT questions and problems.
• Follow safety and data protection rules at all times.

About You:

• Minimum 6 months IT experience (or similar training)
• Confident with basic IT tasks – setting up devices, resetting passwords, etc.
• Keen to learn more about networks, cloud systems, and hardware.
• Good with people – friendly, patient, and clear when helping others.
• Organised, reliable, and happy to work across different school sites.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace and Windows.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)

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