IT Roaming Technician - Part Time

Planet Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking an IT Consultant to work part-time, primarily in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. The role involves providing IT support to schools, with training provided.

Initial hours are 3 days per week, and there may be opportunities for additional days or longer-term work beyond January 2027, depending on business needs. Travel between school sites is required, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic IT experience is required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day IT support and assistance to schools.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware, software and connectivity issues.
• Support staff and users with IT-related queries.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of IT equipment.
• Travel to different school sites as required.
• Work independently while being part of a wider support team.
• Provide friendly, professional and helpful customer service.
• Learn and develop technical skills through hands-on experience.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Driving licence

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Role: IT Consultant - Part Time

Location: Oxfordshire and Surrounding Areas

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Hours

Initially 3 days per week, with the potential for additional days and longer-term work beyond January 2027, depending on business requirements.

About the Role

We are looking for an IT Consultant to join our growing team, providing IT support and assistance across a number of schools in Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their IT career. You do not need years of experience - basic IT experience is enough. Full training and support will be provided to the right candidate.

The role will involve travelling to different school sites, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day IT support and assistance to schools
• Troubleshooting basic hardware, software and connectivity issues
• Supporting staff and users with IT-related queries
• Assisting with the setup and maintenance of IT equipment
• Travelling to different school sites as required
• Working independently while also being part of a wider support team
• Providing friendly, professional and helpful customer service
• Learning and developing your technical skills through hands-on experience

About You

• Able to demonstrate basic IT experience and a genuine interest in technology
• Keen to learn and develop their IT skills
• Friendly, reliable and approachable
• A good communicator with strong customer service skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Organised and able to manage tasks effectively
• Professional and confident when dealing with customers and school staff
• Willing to travel between school sites
• In possession of a full UK driving licence - essential

Previous experience working in school or education IT environments would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• On-the-job training and ongoing support
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied work across different school sites
• The opportunity to develop your IT skills and experience
• Hands-on experience working within education IT environments
• Potential for the role to develop into a longer-term opportunity

Contract & Progression

The role will initially be offered at 3 days per week, with the possibility of increasing the number of days as the role develops.

There is also potential for the position to continue beyond January 2027, subject to business requirements and how the role develops.

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.