Schools ICT Engineer

Liberis Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Perks at Work

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Agilisys is seeking a Schools ICT Engineer to provide onsite ICT support at a large secondary school in St Helens. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day IT services, supporting staff, students, and visitors, and ensuring a high-availability environment.

The candidate should have strong Windows knowledge, hardware and software support experience, and be capable of working in a mixed Windows/macOS environment. DBS checks are required, and the role is onsite 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (English & Maths) required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems (Windows 10/11, Windows Server).
• Experience supporting hardware and software: PCs, laptops, printers, projectors.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals in a managed environment.
• Familiarity with mixed Apple and Microsoft environments, including basic Apple device support.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and remote ICT support to students, staff and visitors.
• Log, manage, and resolve ICT incidents within SLAs and KPIs.
• Build, configure, and deploy end-user devices for staff and students.
• Install and update applications on user devices.
• Support school printers, projectors and other equipment.
• Complete administrative tasks including asset management and documentation.
• Support school events and collaborates with other ICT engineers.

Skills

Windows knowledge

Customer service

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Here it is:

Schools ICT Engineer

Location: St Helens, UK

Work mode: Onsite 5 days a week

ABOUT US

Agilisys is at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the public services sector. With over two decades of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for governments, local authorities, and organisations nationwide. Our mission is to empower our clients to deliver exceptional public services by harnessing the full potential of technology and data.

OUR VALUES

• Partnership: We become one team with our clients, helping them navigate change and stay agile.
• Integrity: We care deeply, going beyond the brief to make meaningful change happen.
• Innovation: We bring together the right technologies and expertise to design solutions that work.
• Passion: We are dedicated to improving public services and, ultimately, people's lives.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

The Schools ICT Engineer is a vital role within Agilisys, providing high-quality, onsite ICT support within a large secondary school in St Helens. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day school IT services, supporting staff, students, and visitors, and maintaining a reliable, high-availability environment.

Specific Duties

• Provide face-to-face and remote support to students, staff, and visitors
• Log, manage, and resolve ICT incidents within defined SLAs and KPIs
• Deliver exceptional customer service at all times
• Build, configure, and deploy end-user devices for staff and students
• Install and update applications on user devices
• Support printers, projectors, and other school equipment
• Complete administrative tasks including asset management and documentation
• Support school events such as open evenings, parents' evenings, and other scheduled activities
• Work collaboratively with other ICT engineers to maintain a reliable, high-availability environment

Typical working hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required based on school and business needs.

Opportunity

This role is an excellent opportunity to build hands-on experience within an education environment, working closely with end users and technical teams. You will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies while directly supporting teaching and learning through high-quality ICT services.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be driven, customer-focused, and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality ICT support within an educational environment, with a strong track record of problem-solving and delivering results.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and products (Windows 10/11 and Windows Server)
• Experience supporting hardware and software, including PCs, laptops, printers, and projectors
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting in a managed environment
• Familiarity with mixed Apple and Microsoft environments, including basic Apple device support
• Experience building, configuring, and deploying end-user devices across different operating systems
• Good understanding of networked printers, including MFD devices
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to support non-technical users
• Proven problem-solving ability with a proactive and organised approach
• Experience working in an IT support or customer-focused environment (education experience desirable)

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including English and Mathematics, a full clean driving licence, and the ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check are required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

This role will offer exposure to the right mix of challenges within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development. Benefits include:

• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to exclusive discounts and offers through the "Perks at Work" scheme
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy more)

PROCESS

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