IT Hardware Technician

Reed; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Swindon seeks a Device Configuration Technician to lead end-to-end device deployment, client reporting and occasional procurement. You will coordinate with operational teams during peak cycles to uphold high quality and efficiency.

Daily tasks include configuring hardware to client specs, standardizing deployment processes, asset tracking, and proactive stakeholder updates. You will also manage procurement and POs to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience tracking asset lifecycles and deploying hardware.
• Experience with hardware purchasing and PO tracking.
• Strong adherence to security policies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, customize and QA hardware to meet client requirements.
• Maintain deployment processes for consistency and accuracy.
• Track device inventory and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Create and track POs and manage procurement.

Skills

Asset management

Configuration

Stakeholder communication

Procurement

Purchase orders

Tools

Vendor management systems

Purchasing tools

Job description

Device Configuration Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Swindon

Salary: £27,000- £30,000

We are seeking a Device Configuration Technician to lead compliant, end-to-end device deployment, client reporting, and occasional hardware procurement. This role involves managing operational teams during peak cycles and ensuring all processes meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Client Requirements & Configuration:
  • Ensure all hardware and devices are fully set up, customised, and quality-checked to meet specific client technical requirements.
  • Maintain standardised deployment processes to guarantee consistent and error-free device configuration.
• Asset Tracking & Stakeholder Communication:
  • Maintain detailed tracking and audit logs for all device inventory throughout the setup and delivery lifecycle.
  • Proactively update key contacts, account managers, and clients regarding configuration progress, timelines, and delivery statuses.
• Process & Compliance Management:
  • Strictly adhere to established operational guidelines, security policies, and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Perform regular quality assurance checks to identify and resolve configuration discrepancies prior to dispatch.
• Procurement & Purchase Order Management:
  • Ad-hoc ordering of devices, components, and peripherals to support project demands and inventory needs.
  • Create, submit, and track purchase orders (POs) through the procurement cycle to ensure timely delivery and proper budget tracking.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Configuration & Asset Management:
  • Proven experience in working on projects of varying sizes, preferably in the IT or electronics sector.
  • Demonstrated track record of tracking asset lifecycles, maintaining inventory accuracy, and managing physical hardware deployments.
• Procurement & Financial Administration:
  • Hands-on experience with ad-hoc hardware purchasing, generating purchase orders (POs), and tracking supplier fulfilment against operational budgets.
  • Proficiency using vendor management systems or purchasing tools to route approvals and manage orders.