IT Refurbishment Technician

Omnia Resourcing Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnia Resourcing Ltd is seeking a hands-on Technical Operations Associate in the Rotherham area to join a growing team specialising in IT asset recovery, refurbishment, recycling and secure device processing. You will handle inbound IT equipment, test, refurbish, harvest usable parts and ensure accurate asset tracking.

Ideal candidates have experience in warehouse or refurbishment settings, a solid understanding of IT hardware, and a proactive approach to quality, safety and data handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or refurbishment environments.
• Good understanding of IT hardware and components.
• Experience in testing, diagnostics, and parts harvesting.
• Strong attention to detail and following procedures.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use tracking systems.
• Reliable, organized, and efficient in structured settings.
• Comfortable with manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, booking in, and processing inbound IT equipment
• Testing, grading, and assessing devices for reuse, resale, refurbishment, recycling, or destruction
• Carrying out refurbishment, component replacement, cleaning, upgrades, and rebuilding activities
• Harvesting reusable parts from failed or uneconomical devices
• Handling data-bearing assets securely and following chain-of-custody procedures
• Completing accurate system updates and asset records
• Supporting colleagues with routine technical queries and device handling standards
• Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, safety, and housekeeping

Skills

IT hardware handling

Refurbishment

Equipment testing

Data security

Manual handling

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Blancco

Odoo

Job description

Technical Operations Associate

Location: Rotherham S66

Salary: Starting from £13.66ph

Full Time | Temp to Permanent

Are you hands-on with IT hardware and enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment? We are looking for a Technical Operations Associate to join a growing technical operations team specialising in IT asset recovery, refurbishment, recycling, and secure device processing.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in IT hardware handling, refurbishment, electronics processing, warehouse operations, or technical recycling who enjoys problem-solving and practical technical work.

The Role

You will be responsible for processing IT equipment through refurbishment, recovery, harvesting, recycling, and secure disposal streams while ensuring quality, compliance, and accurate asset tracking throughout the process.

• Receiving, booking in, and processing inbound IT equipment
• Testing, grading, and assessing devices for reuse, resale, refurbishment, recycling, or destruction
• Carrying out refurbishment, component replacement, cleaning, upgrades, and rebuilding activities
• Harvesting reusable parts from failed or uneconomical devices
• Handling data-bearing assets securely and following chain-of-custody procedures
• Completing accurate system updates and asset records
• Supporting colleagues with routine technical queries and device handling standards
• Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, safety, and housekeeping

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience within warehouse, production, refurbishment, electronics, manufacturing, ITAD, or similar operational environments
• Good understanding of IT hardware and device components
• Experience carrying out testing, diagnostics, dismantling, refurbishment, or parts harvesting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures accurately
• Basic IT skills and confidence using systems for tracking and recording work
• Reliable, organised, and able to work efficiently in a structured environment
• Comfortable with manual handling activities

Desirable:

• Previous ITAD, refurbishment, reverse logistics, or electronics repair experience
• Experience working with laptops, desktops, servers, tablets, or mobile devices
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, asset tracking, or data erasure systems such as Blancco or Odoo
• Knowledge of secure data handling and media sanitisation
• Forklift, pallet truck, ESD, or manual handling certifications

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and specialist technical operation
• Hands-on technical environment with ongoing learning opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Stable, long-term opportunity within an expanding sector

Please note: This role is subject to pre-employment screening, including an enhanced DBS check