IT Repair Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting an IT Workshop Technician in Huntingdon to diagnose faults, repair IT hardware and test laptops, PCs, printers and POS systems. You will work hands-on in a busy workshop environment.

The role offers a temporary-to-permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting hourly rate of £14.87. You should have hands-on repair experience and good problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an IT workshop environment essential.
• Experience repairing and fault-finding PCs, laptops and printers.
• Previous hardware break-fix experience.
• Experience working with point-of-sale/till equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out hardware repairs.
• Repairing and testing laptops, PCs, desktops and workstations.
• Working with printers and point-of-sale equipment.
• Carrying out break-fix repairs and identifying root causes.
• Testing equipment to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Following workshop procedures and health & safety/ESD requirements.
• Accurately completing paperwork and updating internal systems.
• Managing your own workload and prioritising repairs effectively.
• Working to deadlines and agreed service levels.
• Liaising with senior engineers regarding priorities and workloads.
• Supporting colleagues by sharing knowledge and best practice.

Skills

IT workshop experience

Fault finding

Repairing hardware

Printers and POS knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

None

Job description

IT Repair Technician

Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £14.87 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an IT Workshop Technician to join a well-established and leading IT services provider. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys diagnosing faults, repairing equipment and working hands-on with technology.

The role is initially offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Role

As an IT Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for fault finding, repairing and testing a variety of IT equipment. This will include laptops, PCs, printers and point-of-sale systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out hardware repairs
• Repairing and testing laptops, PCs, desktops and workstations
• Working with printers and point-of-sale equipment
• Carrying out break-fix repairs and identifying root causes
• Testing equipment to ensure it meets the required quality standards
• Following workshop procedures and health & safety/ESD requirements
• Accurately completing paperwork and updating internal systems
• Managing your own workload and prioritising repairs effectively
• Working to deadlines and agreed service levels
• Liaising with senior engineers regarding priorities and workloads
• Supporting colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and best practice
• Keeping your technical knowledge up to date as technology develops
• Identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and productivity

What We're Looking For

We re looking for someone who has genuine hands-on hardware repair experience and is confident troubleshooting a range of IT equipment.

• You will ideally have:
• Previous experience in an IT workshop environment essential
• Experience repairing and fault-finding PCs, laptops and printers
• Previous hardware break-fix experience
• Experience working with point-of-sale/till equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, high-volume environment
• A proactive, "can-do" approach to problem solving
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to learn new technologies and develop your skills

If you're looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to join a brilliant, well-established business, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You'll have the chance to work hands-on with a range of IT hardware, develop your technical skills and potentially secure a permanent position.