Network Technician (EL521)

Cheshire College South and West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ellesmere Port seeks a Network Technician to maintain IT systems, support colleagues, and handle technical issues. The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths and entails responsibilities like installing equipment and solving technical problems. Benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair IT systems and equipment.
• Install IT equipment and software.
• Identify and suggest solutions for persistent problems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Network Technician (EL521)

Salary: £25,205 - £28,282 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Ellesmere Port (with some travel to the Chester campus)

Do you enjoy using your technical knowledge to support others?

We are looking for a Network Technician to join us at our Ellesmere Port campus. Both our proactive and reactive work are vital to the running of the College. We work on large-scale projects as well as supporting colleagues with day-to-day technical issues.

Are you a good fit for this role?

Responsibilities

• 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.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

Application Process

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [e-mail] by 09:00 on Thursday 9 October 2025.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail].
• 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
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 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

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, please email [e-mail].

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.