IT Installation Engineer

TXP; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech services provider is seeking an IT Installation Engineer for an exciting SCO rollout across supermarkets in Ipswich and surrounding areas. This role involves night shifts, traveling to various sites, and requires experience in IT and EPOS installations. Ideal candidates will have their own transport, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under directions provided. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the potential for continued work on future projects.

Benefits

Training provided

Claimable expenses for travel

Overtime payable after 10 hours

Qualifications

• Experience in IT hardware installations or similar roles.
• Ability to follow scripts/process documentation.
• Own transport with business insurance and valid MOT.

Responsibilities

• Replacing legacy systems with new SCO equipment.
• Installing new SCO units in Co-op stores at night.
• Training provided in-store with an experienced Engineer.

Skills

IT hardware installations

Cabling

Strong work ethic

Tools

Basic hand tools

Android smartphone

Job description

IT Installation Engineer - SCO Rollout (Ipswich & Surrounding Areas)

Location: Ipswich & surrounding areas (travel required)
Rate: Based on 10-hour night shifts Outside IR35
Contract: July - October, chance of extension

Role Overview:
We're recruiting for IT/EPOS Installation Engineers for a Self-Checkout (SCO) rollout across a leading supermarket chain in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Engineers will be responsible for replacing legacy systems with new SCO equipment.

Key Details:

• Project: Installing new SCO units in Co-op stores
• Shift Pattern: Night shifts, 9:00pm - 5:00am (plus 2 hours for travel)
• Schedule: 2 sites per night
• Training: Shadow training provided in-store with experienced Engineer
• Rate: Based on 10-hour day, door-to-door 190 per night
  • Overtime payable after 10 hours/day
  • Mileage: Claimable after 100 miles/day at 25p per mile
• Expenses: Weekly submission with receipts (parking, tolls, etc.)
• Hotels: Booked in advance if required
• Meals: Allowances claimable back - value TBC
• Kit: Shipped directly to site
• Script & Documentation: Provided in advance
• Vehicle: No size preference; must be reliable with valid business insurance and MOT
• Basic hand tools- Philips screwdriver etc
• PPE: Safety shoes & high-vis required (no hard hat needed)
• H&S & CSCS: Pending confirmation - CSCS may be required

Requirements:

• Experience in IT hardware installations or similar (SCO, EPoS, cabling)
• Comfortable with night shift work and travel
• Own transport with business insurance and valid MOT
• Android smartphone preferred for job apps and site communication
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow scripts/process documentation
• Able to pass standard pre-employment vetting

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a structured rollout with an established tech services provider, with potential for continued work across future projects.

Apply now to register your interest, and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.