Salary: £26,766 - £29,131 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
An opportunity has arisen for someone who has recently graduated or qualified in a relevant ICT discipline (HNC minimum). The successful candidate will assist technicians and engineers who provide ICT technical support to The Council. During the term of the post, support and guidance will be given to ensure the post holder develops their technical skills and these will be regularly assessed.
Successful candidates will be expected to be flexible in their approach and may be asked to support a number of projects/workstreams including hardware installs, desktop rollouts, VOIP telephony roll out, and equipment audits.
Skills & Experience Required
Applicants will be interested in applying/developing their IT support skills and knowledge and must be highly motivated, good team workers, and capable of taking responsibility for challenging workloads. Candidates must be educated to HNC level in an appropriate discipline.
This is a development role, and as such, the successful candidate must demonstrate a flexible approach; show a willingness to develop their skills and knowledge over the length of the post; be prepared to take personal responsibility for their own professional development.
The main accountabilities for the post will be working within a team assisting in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of ICT equipment, peripherals, and standard software. Provide first line support to log/prioritise/resolve incoming user queries and faults via an IT Helpdesk. Assist in the maintenance of the Council’s ICT asset register. System data input. Undertake other duties allocated as and when required. Provide written and oral progress reports when requested.
The interview will consist of questions from a panel and a technical test.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Tommy Millar - IT Coordinator on 01738 477322 to find out more.
Click “APPLY NOW”
External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above-mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and fitness to undertake the post.
#J-18808-Ljbffr