Junior IT Engineer

Bath College; Radstock; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Selfie Day

Pension scheme

CPD

Laptop salary sacrifice

Cycle to work

Private healthcare

Refer a friend

Cafe subsidies

Eye sight test

Flexible working

Free parking

Job summary

Bath College seeks to appoint an additional Junior IT Engineer to join its IT function. The role is a permanent, full-time position based at the Dual Campus, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

You will administer, maintain and enhance College IT systems, provide frontline support, and assist with rollout of hardware, software and security tools across Windows 11/Server, Linux and cloud services.

Salary £33,140–£35,884 per year; interviews Week of 28/09; reports to Adam Lloyd.

Qualifications

• Level 3 IT qualification or similar subject.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and enhance College IT systems.
• Provide support in the use of, and troubleshoot problems with, College IT systems.
• Investigate and roll out new hardware, software, processes, and systems within the College.
• Install, configure, or upgrade College IT systems to suit current requirements.
• Analyse College IT requirements and research technical solutions to meet them.
• Collaborate with and, where necessary, supervise external support engineers.
• Work as part of a team to deliver large IT projects.
• Assist with the coordination and planning of projects and preparation of associated plans and reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT systems; suggest and research improvements to College systems

Education

Level 3 IT qualification or similar subject

Job description

Junior IT Engineer

Application Deadline: 20 September 2026

Department: ICT - IT Services Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dual Campus

Reporting To: Adam Lloyd

Compensation: £33,140 - £35,884 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Interviews - Week of 28/9

Bath College seeks to appoint an additional Junior IT Engineer to join its IT function. IT Engineers maintain and improve our digital infrastructure ensuring a secure and resilient foundation for the delivery of services across the organisation. In addition, our engineering team acts as a point of escalation, assisting first-line service desk staff to provide outstanding customer service by resolving complex incidents and requests. Working as part of a team, the postholder will have opportunities to use and develop system administration skills for network infrastructure, cybersecurity tools, Windows 11 and Windows Server, Linux, MacOS, Intune, Jamf, enterprise server/storage hardware and cloud infrastructure among other areas. The role is ideal for an individual with hands‑on experience in some of the areas listed and looking to broaden and deepen their knowledge across a range of enterprise technologies.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and enhance College IT systems
• Provide support in the use of, and troubleshoot problems with, College IT systems.
• Investigate and roll out new hardware, software, processes, and systems within the College.
• Install, configure, or upgrade College IT systems to suit current requirements.
• Analyse College IT requirements and research technical solutions to meet them.
• Collaborate with and, where necessary, supervise external support engineers.
• Work as part of a team to deliver large IT projects.
• Assist with the coordination and planning of projects and preparation of associated plans and reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT systems; suggest and research improvements to College systems

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Level 3 qualification in IT or similar subject

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme - Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short‑term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock