IT Technician *Temporary Contract - Immediate Start*

Office Angels; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an ICT Technician for an immediate start in Houghton-le-Spring. The role involves providing technical support, maintaining ICT systems, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and safety policies. Candidates must have prior experience and a strong understanding of ICT environments. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous training and professional development opportunities

Contribute to meaningful work in education

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in ICT support and available immediately.
• Technical skills to maintain and troubleshoot ICT systems.
• Ability to prioritise and manage support tickets.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line ICT support to staff and students.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems.
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of ICT suites and devices.

Skills

Experience providing ICT support in a professional or educational setting

Strong understanding of hardware, software, and networks

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

Calm and professional under pressure

Job description

🌟 ICT Technician - Immediate Start | Temporary Contract

Location: North East (travel across multiple academy sites may be required)

Contract: Full-time | 37 hours per week | 52 weeks (all year round)

Salary: £26,835 - £27,711 (Grade 4, SCP 10-12)

Hours: Monday-Friday

Start Date: ASAP

💡 About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and technically skilled ICT Technician to join a dynamic educational trust. You\'ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of ICT systems, providing high-quality technical support to staff and students, and maintaining the reliability and security of the academy\'s IT infrastructure.

This is an urgent role, starting as soon as possible. Please only apply if you have relevant experience and are available immediately. This opportunity is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and we particularly welcome applicants who are already on the DBS Update Service.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line ICT support to staff and students
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems
• Manage support tickets via the Helpdesk and prioritise effectively
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of ICT suites, devices, and peripherals
• Support the testing, commissioning, and repair of ICT and AV equipment
• Maintain accurate software and hardware inventories
• Help evaluate and implement new software and systems
• Ensure ICT operations comply with GDPR, Health & Safety, and safeguarding policies
• Engage in professional development to stay current with ICT innovations

🎓 About You

You\'re a confident, solutions-focused individual who thrives in a busy environment. You bring excellent technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.

Essential:

• Experience providing ICT support in a professional or educational setting
• Strong understanding of hardware, software, and networks
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Calm and professional under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience within a school or multi-site organisation
• Familiarity with MIS or education-specific systems

🌱 Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking ICT team
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to an organisation making a real difference in education
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This role involves working with children and requires an Enhanced DBS check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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