IT Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Community Education Trust is seeking an IT Technician to provide technical support for users across its academies. The role includes travel between sites and requires DBS clearance. Hours are 37 per week, with working times between 7.30am and 5.00pm, to be agreed on appointment.

The post is suitable for ICT skills developed through school, college or personal interest, or for a technician looking to step up. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows and Office environments.
• Ability to travel between academies to provide IT support across sites.
• DBS check at an appropriate level is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to users of IT hardware, software and systems.
• Work as part of a team of IT technicians.
• Travel to the trust's other academies to provide an efficient service across all sites.

Skills

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Desktop hardware

Mobile devices

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Professional manner

Job description

This IT Technician post sits in the IT Services team at Aston Community Education Trust, based at Aston Academy. The work is technical support for users of hardware, software and systems across the trust's academies, with travel between them. Hours are 37 a week between 7.30am and 5.00pm, to be agreed on appointment, and the post suits ICT skills gained through school, college or personal interest, or a technician looking to step up. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the role needs a DBS check at the appropriate level.

What the job involves

• Provide technical support to users of IT hardware, software and systems
• Work as part of a team of IT technicians
• Travel to the trust's other academies to provide an efficient service across all sites

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office
• Developing knowledge of desktop computers and mobile devices
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Professional manner and common sense

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check at the appropriate level
• Self-declaration on criminal record and suitability to work with children
• Childcare disqualification checks for junior academy posts

Other

• Conscientious, honest and reliable
• Well-motivated and flexible
• Can-do approach