IT Technician (EL521)

Cheshire College - South & West; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Crewe seeks an IT Maintenance Technician to ensure IT systems function effectively. Candidates should have a GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing IT systems, installing software, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The role offers access to world-class facilities and upskilling opportunities, along with other generous perks such as extensive annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Financial support for teacher qualification

Extensive upskilling opportunities

Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Up to 51 days of annual leave

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Staff Awards

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Proficient in digital literacy.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair IT systems and equipment.
• Install IT equipment and software.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

Appropriate level of digital literacy

Education

GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

• Maintain and repair IT systems and equipment (hardware, peripherals and software) to ensure they are functioning effectively, in accordance with agreed service standards;
• Install IT equipment and software to meet user needs;
• Identify persistent and potential problems and suggest and implement solutions;
• Assist with the inventory audits of equipment and software;
• Assist in the development and technical support of the technology infrastructure for both voice and data and;
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Appropriate level of digital literacy; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to by 09:00 on 6 January 2026.

Interviews will be held in January 2026.

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Information, Advice and Guidance
  • Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
  • Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

Please note that applications submitted through recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022)
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023) and
• Professional theatre.