Job Description

DTS TechnicianFull Time - 37.50 hours per weekWe are seeking an IT Technician to join our small but growing team of dedicated IT professionals. We support the delivery ofinformation technology to around 6,500 NHS staff working at Stepping Hill Hospital and over 30 sites in the Stockport community.
The successful candidate will have experience of supporting desktop and mobile technologies in the work place. You will have excellent problemsolving skills and an in-depth knowledge of computer architecture, windows operating systems, directory services and configuration management.
Operating as part of a small team, you must be able to work without supervision and be able to demonstrate very good communication skills.
Main duties of the job
A technical role with responsibility for the support and maintenance of end-user devices, ensuring that IT incidents are resolved effectively and that Trust employees are fully supported in obtaining maximum value from the Trusts information technologies.
IT Technicians work without supervision and must be effective team members. They must possess a high degree of initiative and innovative thinking.The post holder will be responsible for ensuring a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving and ensuring agreed procedures and standards are met.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7592941
Job locations
Beech House, Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• A higher education qualification in a computing/engineering/technical discipline or relevant equivalent acquired experience combined with a vocational IT qualification
• ITIL Foundation Certificate (to be passed within 12 months of appointment)

Desirable

• Microsoft Certified Professional Certificate

Knowledge
Essential

• A good knowledge of computer architecture, Windows operating systems and office applications
• Data Protection and software licensing principals
• Directory Services / Administration

Desirable

• ITIL Problem & Incident Management
• ITIL Configuration Management
• Desktop & application virtualisation
• Mobile Device Management

Experience
Essential

• Experience of supporting desktop technologies in a networked environment
• Experience of supporting the Windows operating system and standard office applications

Desirable

• Experience of supporting mobile technologies
• Working with an ITIL based Service Desk System
• Administering network and email user accounts
• Experience of supporting BigHand application

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Work proactively and without supervision
• Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels of ability and seniority
• Good time management

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• A higher education qualification in a computing/engineering/technical discipline or relevant equivalent acquired experience combined with a vocational IT qualification
• ITIL Foundation Certificate (to be passed within 12 months of appointment)

Desirable

• Microsoft Certified Professional Certificate

Knowledge
Essential

• A good knowledge of computer architecture, Windows operating systems and office applications
• Data Protection and software licensing principals
• Directory Services / Administration

Desirable

• ITIL Problem & Incident Management
• ITIL Configuration Management
• Desktop & application virtualisation
• Mobile Device Management

Experience
Essential

• Experience of supporting desktop technologies in a networked environment
• Experience of supporting the Windows operating system and standard office applications

Desirable

• Experience of supporting mobile technologies
• Working with an ITIL based Service Desk System
• Administering network and email user accounts
• Experience of supporting BigHand application

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Work proactively and without supervision
• Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels of ability and seniority
• Good time management

Skills Required