IT Technician - Contract

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Seafield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Technician - Asset Handling (Contract) – Bathgate, West Lothian, onsite. 3 Months (likely extension) starting early September, up to £30 per hour. You will join a small on-site IT asset management team, handling, wiping and preparing laptops, monitors and peripherals ahead of reuse, resale or disposal.

This hands-on role does not involve end-user support. Requirements include hands-on IT technician experience, a relevant qualification such as an IT diploma, comfort with scripts and data

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Hands-on IT experience

Education

IT diploma

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