IT Technician

Leigh Academies Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is seeking an experienced IT Technician to enhance IT services across multiple academies. The successful candidate will ensure smooth operation of IT hardware and support projects while working within a supportive team. This permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (30 after 5 years)

Career development opportunities

Attractive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in IT support and Help Desk procedures.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IT products and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for ICT support as per SLAs.
• Support installation and maintenance of IT hardware.
• Carry out testing for Trust Projects and report findings.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Knowledge of IT best practices

Job description

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Do you have a positive and helpful attitude towards work and colleagues? Can you work efficiently as part of an extended team? Do you have a willingness to perform above and beyond normal expectations when necessary? If you answered yes to all of the above, continue reading!

Working as part of the Trust IT team, we are seeking to appoint an experienced IT Technician to join Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Leigh Academy Horsmonden and Marden Primary Academy as soon as possible. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our IT services for the benefit of our staff and students. You will have up-to-date knowledge of IT best practices, products, and statutory requirements, and be looking for a promotion or a move into an exciting new role.

The IT Technician will;

• Respond to requests for ICT support in accordance with Help Desk procedures and priorities, resolving issues within Service Level Agreements (SLAs) assigned by the helpdesk.
• Support the Trust's Team Leaders with the installation, support, and maintenance of all the Academies Trust IT hardware and services.
• Support Trust Projects by carrying out specific testing as directed by the Project Team and provide reports on testing completed.

Our successful candidate will;

• Be part of a Trust-wide team of approximately 30 IT Technicians, sharing a wealth of experience, and working within a close-knit and supportive group of colleagues.
• Receive 25 days of annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years of employment.
• Have opportunities to work across multiple Leigh Academies Trust sites, expanding your skill set in various ways.
• Have access to a range of career development opportunities.
• Have access to an attractive pension scheme.

This is a permanent position offering a salary of £26,079 per annum, based on a 37-hour workweek, full year.

Please be aware that the successful candidate must have a valid UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle, as this position involves traveling between local sites to cover short periods of absence, holidays, and project work.