IT Technician - Contract

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD is recruiting an IT Technician to join an asset handling team onsite in Bathgate for a 3-month contract starting in early September. The role focuses on processing, wiping and preparing IT equipment for reuse, resale or disposal.

You will work as part of a small on-site team, following documented scripts and data-security procedures, with occasional travel to other client sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT technician experience required.
• IT diploma or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Ability to boot, troubleshoot and run wipe scripts.
• Reliable, methodical, and able to work on-site in Bathgate.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process IT assets (laptops, monitors, peripherals).
• Wipe and reset devices in line with data security scripts.
• Check in/out equipment and maintain asset records.
• Prepare devices for reuse, resale or disposal.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for collection.
• Travel to client sites to hand over devices as needed.

Skills

IT hardware

Troubleshooting

Asset management

On-site work

Education

IT diploma

Tools

Data wipe scripts

Job description

IT Technician - Asset Handling (Contract) - Bathgate, West Lothian (onsite) 3 Months (likely extension) up to £30 per hour, Early September start

THE ROLE:

We're recruiting on behalf of a global pharmaceutical organisation for an IT Technician to join their IT asset management team on a 3 month contract, based onsite in Bathgate.

This is a hands-on, device handling role. You won't be dealing with end users or support tickets. Instead, you'll join a small, focused team processing, wiping and preparing IT equipment ahead of reuse, resale or disposal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handling and processing IT assets (laptops, monitors, peripherals)
• Wiping and resetting devices in line with data security processes and provided scripts
• Checking equipment in and out and keeping accurate asset records
• Preparing devices for reuse, resale or secure disposal
• Liaising with third-party vendors to arrange collection of decommissioned equipment
• Travelling to other client sites when needed to prepare and hand over devices for collection

ABOUT YOU

• Previous hands-on IT technician experience (great for someone in their first or second technical role)
• A relevant qualification (e.g. IT diploma) and solid working knowledge of laptops/hardware
• Comfortable booting, troubleshooting and following a script to wipe and prepare a device
• Reliable, methodical and happy working as part of a small on-site team
• Able to commit to onsite work in Bathgate for the contract duration

WHY APPLY

• Immediate contract start with a leading global organisation
• Join an established, friendly team with clear day-to-day processes
• Competitive hourly rate, Inside IR35