IT Technician

Xact Placements Limited; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Xact Placements Limited is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded school in Cirencester for an IT/AV Technician to join their IT team and support staff and students as part of a major modernisation programme.

The role covers IT/AV support, installation, CCTV and access control, backups, and helping transition to Google Workspace, with occasional after-hours work and DBS screening.

Qualifications

• IT support experience, ideally with some exposure to an education environment.
• Good working knowledge of Windows 10/11, Office 365 and common applications.
• A positive, can-do approach to problem solving and improving user experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft networks or educational software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support across IT, telecoms, AV equipment and stage lighting/controllers.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing IT/AV equipment, including operating systems and software.
• Managing network access rights, including setting up and archiving user accounts.
• Supporting AV and IT for assemblies, meetings, presentations and events (occasional out-of-hours work, with time off in lieu or claims pay).
• Assisting with CCTV and access control system maintenance and installation.
• Carrying out daily and monthly backup routines.
• Managing stock, consumables and equipment loans.
• Getting involved in an upcoming transition to Google Workspace.

Skills

IT support

Windows 10/11

Office 365

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Education software

Microsoft networks

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft networks

Educational software

Job description

IT/AV Technician

Want to be the go-to person for a school's entire tech setup - networks, AV, CCTV and everything in between?

Xact are recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded school in Cirencester, currently going through an exciting IT modernisation programme. They're looking for an IT Technician to join their IT team and play a key role in developing and maintaining systems that support staff and students day to day.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Main Duties of the Role

• Providing technical support across IT, telecoms, AV equipment and stage lighting/controllers
• Installing, maintaining and repairing IT/AV equipment, including operating systems and software
• Managing network access rights, including setting up and archiving user accounts
• Supporting AV and IT for assemblies, meetings, presentations and events (occasional out-of-hours work, with time off in lieu or claims pay)
• Assisting with CCTV and access control system maintenance and installation
• Carrying out daily and monthly backup routines
• Managing stock, consumables and equipment loans
• Getting involved in an upcoming transition to Google Workspace

Your Skills & Experience

• IT support experience, ideally with some exposure to an education environment
• Good working knowledge of Windows 10/11, Office 365 and common applications
• A positive, can-do approach to problem solving and improving user experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft networks or educational software is an advantage

Salary: £25,000 - £26,750 per annum