IT Technician
Location: Gloucester
Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 08.30-17.00, Fri 08.30-16.30, with a 1-hour lunch break)
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Key Responsibilities of a Junior IT Technician
* Act as the first point of contact for technical issues after training, managing troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring swift resolutions.
* Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes by facilitating IT setups for new starters and managing offboarding procedures.
* Support employees with technology issues, hardware and software upgrades, and office equipment replacements.
* Maintain IT documentation, including tracking tasks through a ticketing system, developing internal user guides, and updating troubleshooting documents.
* Collaborate on additional projects and tasks as directed by the IT Manager.
* Contribute to the smooth daily operations of the IT department.
Key Skills of a Junior IT Technician
* Solid IT skills and knowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English.
* Ability to remain calm and logical when troubleshooting technical challenges.
* Passion for learning new skills and adapting to changing priorities.
* Strong time-management skills and the ability to anticipate potential issues.
* Understanding of Windows operating systems.
* Capability to resolve issues promptly to minimise downtime after training.
* Ability to lift and carry equipment (e.g., switches and servers).
* Familiarity or knowledge of ENTRA/InTune.
Desirable Skills:
* Familiarity with network fundamentals.
* Knowledge of permissions management and administration, including Active Directory.
* Knowledge of servers is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
* £24,000 - £30,000 per annum, based on experience.
* 20 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 1 day of Birthday Leave.
* Pension scheme enrolment after 3 months of employment.
* 6-month probation period.
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