Job Description

Salary: 25,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, sage benefits, free school lunches
Disclaimer: Applicant must have the right to work in the UK, no sponsorship available.
Class Technology Solutions Ltd (CTS) is a leading provider of ICT solutions to the education sector in the UK.
We are looking for an IT Engineer to be based at one of our client sites
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Network Manager: Provide specialist ICT support that ensures the site establishes and maintains high quality learning facilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience.
• Build and configure networked PCs, this could be a standalone setup or via image deployment.
• Set up and check hardware and software for normal operation.
• Implement agreed work programmes/practices under the guidance of Senior Staff.
• Ensure all jobs are logged within the helpdesk and investigated as required.
• Carry out checks on the systems as guided.
• Perform maintenance tasks for user accounts.
• Follow standard practises to run basic network monitoring reports or utilities.
• Follow processes and tasks described in sites disaster recovery and maintenance plans.
• Update asset lists or equivalent records for hardware and software on site.
• Follow instructions to test site backup and malware protection procedures.
• Monitor and manage stock, cataloging resources and undertaking audits as required.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To be aware of the site's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and GDPR for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data.
• Potential to be assigned to project teams during the holidays under guidance of the senior engineer team.
• Any other tasks that the Technical Management Team, Senior Management, or the Company Directors feel are appropriate.

Qualifications and skills:

• GCSE Grade 5 or above in Maths and English
• A-Level, BTEC, NVQ, or T-Level in a relevant subject
• Industry qualifications within the IT sector, Microsoft, Cisco, Aruba, Apple would be an advantage
• Experience in an IT Helpdesk or IT Support environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure
• Impeccable attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential.
• You will need to be able to drive to reach the school site.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects
• Exposure to a variety of clients
• Death in Service benefit
• Company Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service
• SAGE Employee benefits

Due to the nature of this role involving visiting education establishments successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by CTS.
At CTS we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work with us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal record disclosure.

Skills Required