It Production Technician Apprentice (Gigacycle Ltd)

GIGACYCLE; Salford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GIGACYCLE is looking for an IT Production Technician Apprentice to join their team in Salford. This role offers a valuable opportunity for career growth and involves responsibilities such as auditing IT hardware, data erasure, and general IT hardware duties. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with a basic understanding of IT systems.

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with a keen interest in IT.
• Basic understanding of IT hardware components.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit IT hardware into the system.
• Erase data using specialist software.
• Test and grade equipment accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Gigacycle Ltd is a leading IT disposal and recycling provider in the UK, based in Salford, Manchester. The company operates in accordance with the WEEE Directive and UK environmental legislation, offering services to assist organizations in disposing of redundant computers, IT, and electrical equipment. As one of the highest accredited IT asset disposal providers in the UK, Gigacycle works with clients such as the NHS, government, education sectors, and FTSE 100 companies. The company has a secure processing facility and sales offices in Manchester, providing services across the UK with a fleet of own drivers and satellite-tracked vehicles.

Job Opportunity: IT Production Technician Apprentice

Join our team as a motivated IT Production Technician Apprentice. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities and long-term security. You will work within our data erasure facility, specializing in processing laptops, desktops, servers, and more. Your responsibilities will include data sanitization or destruction, testing, and grading equipment to produce accurate reports on functionality and condition.

Responsibilities:

1. Auditing IT hardware into our system
2. Erasing data using specialist software and processes
3. Testing and grading equipment
4. Performing general IT hardware duties as required
5. Carrying out general warehouse duties

This role is Monday to Friday, with shifts to be confirmed.