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Vehicle Technician

The Company;

We are proud to be working alongisde one of the UK’s most modern and professional vehicle salvage agents and parts recyclers who due to continued growth are looking to add a vehicle technician to their growing team.

The role;

The role will involve the removal of car parts from a wide range of accident damaged vehicles in our busy modern workshop, for re-sale to the trade and general public. A good knowledge of modern vehicles would be an advantage

About you;

Previous motor mechanics/bodyshop experience
Possession of your own set of tools
Fork lift driving experience (desirable but not essential)
Team Player

Benefits;

Discounted Petrol
Pension scheme
Generous Staff discount on parts
Free parking on site

Commutable locations;

Oxford, Didcot, Abingdon, Headington, Cowley, Chalgrove, Stadhampton, Aylesbury, Princes Risborough, Thame, Wheatley, Bicester, Long Crendon, Great Milton, Lewknor, Chinnor

If you feel this role is for you and would like discuss in more detail please contact our engineering department on 01865 257 455 or email

INDENG

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Maintenance Engineer

March 7, 2024/in Engineering Thame, Oxfordshire Permanent /by

Our Client;

We are proud to be working alongside a global leader within cold chain solutions who specialise in delivering pharmaceutical products safely using their bespoke packaging solutions, who due to massive growth are looking to appoint a night shift Maintenance Engineer to their growing Engineering/Manufacturing team.

The Role;

Promptly attend and resolve breakdowns during assigned shift, returning equipment quickly to a useable/serviceable level to meet production, quality, cost and delivery targets.
Work with the Facilities Manager to setup preventative and routine maintenance plans and other documentation for all equipment, buildings and facilities.
Conduct all assigned preventive and routine maintenance activities to ensure equipment meets operating specification or requirements.
Confirm and sustain equipment and process capability
Mentor production staff in the performance of first line maintenance activities, periodically review staff, highlight deficiencies and retrain.
Identify opportunities for the improvement of equipment and facilities, reducing downtime, setup time and cost.
Assist management in the introduction and commissioning of new equipment including movement, positioning and the supply of services.

Skills & Experience Required;

Has experience in a similar role maintaining equipment in a high-volume, high pressure production environment
B-Tec HNC, HND level in an electrical and mechanical engineering subject.
18 th edition wiring regulations
Working knowledge of PLC controllers including programming
Can read and understand electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings and schematics.
Working knowledge of electrical single or 3 phase system.
Can fault find on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.

Benefits & Package;

Competitive salary + 15% shift allowance
Pension
Holiday
Bonus

If this role sounds like of interest then please feel free to get in touch with the Engineering Manager here at Planet Recruitment on 01865 257455

Commutable Locations;

Oxford, Long Crendon, Thame, Chilton, Aylesbury, Great Milton, Cowley, Blackbird Leys, Headington, Chalgrove, Chinnor, Princes Risborough, Bicester

INDENG

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

IT Engineer

March 5, 2024/in IT Esher, Surrey Permanent /by

IT Engineer

Esher

£22k – £25k

Benefits: Access to highly qualified senior engineers who are all Microsoft trained thus affording exceptional career development and advancement opportunities.

A very autonomous relaxed environment whilst still providing you with support whenever you need it, Potential to Apply for Microsoft Training Vouchers after a Year
working with a friendly bunch of people who are passionate about IT but also providing a fantastic service! We are passionate about investing in the education of pupils
SAGE Employee Benefits.
2 years death in salary
3% pension contribution
Sage benefits scheme (discounts)
MS Vouchers 3 month after probation – progression plan
25 days holiday, 5 days for Xmas and get it all off. BH just given. Holiday at holiday

Our client is looking for a IT Engineer based on a client site to work as part of our managed service team.

Key Tasks

ICT Support Service on-site

Under the guidance of the Network Manager: Provide specialist ICT support that ensures the school/centre establishes and maintains high quality learning facilities.
Use specialist skills/training/experience to support school/centre’s staff & pupils ICT requirements.
Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake specialist repairs/modifications within own capabilities and arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others.
Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials.
Provide specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre.
Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience.
Implement agreed work programmes/practices under the guidance of Senior Staff.
Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing 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 school/centre’s responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this.

Technical Expertise

Connect up and check hardware for normal operation.
Set up a suitable desktop environment for users of a standalone or networked PC.

2/2

Install simple software applications as required.
Perform basic set up and checking of networked PCs.
Perform basic maintenance tasks for user accounts.
Use simple utilities to change information on the intranet.
Follow instructions to run basic network monitoring reports or utilities

Processes

Follow an acceptance test procedure on new ICT equipment and report results appropriately.
Update records of installed hardware and software.
Maintain a software library and store original copies of installed applications.
Transfer and transportation of IT Equipment to required areas or rooms within the site.
Follow processes and tasks described in school’s disaster recovery and maintenance plans.
Follow instructions to implement school backup and virus protection procedures.
Record requests accurately in a support log. Retrieve details of previous requests if an enquiry is made.
Investigate a request for support, record diagnostic information and either resolve or escalate to the appropriate level.
Record the time spent on tasks and compare to expectation/allocation as appropriate.

Other

Actively monitor school, LEA/LA and legal responsibilities.
Develop relevant H&S procedures and ensure that all ICT users follow appropriate practice.
Ability to self-regulate
Any other tasks that the Technical Management Team, or the Company Directors feel are appropriate

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

IT Support Technician

March 1, 2024/in IT Hereford, Herefordshire Permanent /by

IT Support Technician

£25k -£30k

Herefordshire

Benefits:

Refer a friend bonus
Employee rewards scheme such as Employee of the Month
Retail discounts platform
Health and wellbeing services for employees and their families
25 days holiday plus bank holidays

System & Hardware Support Co-ordinator

As a committed people company we strive to attract employees who have the desire to work hard and who wish to develop and build a career. We are currently looking for a Systems & Hardware Support Co-ordinator to join our enthusiastic team, one of the leading companies in the legionella compliance industry providing services to Local Authorities and Housing Associates throughout the UK.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of IT – The System and Hardware Support Coordinator serves as a linchpin within the IT department, ensuring the seamless functioning of both hardware and software systems across the organisation. This role focuses on creating and managing user accounts, maintaining system integrity, and providing daily support to both engineers and office staff to promote efficient operational flow. Additionally, the coordinator is responsible for managing telecommunication devices, ensuring data security, and providing customised data solutions to meet the specific needs of the organisation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Create and manage user accounts and email mailboxes
Maintain and update Active Directory (AD) with accurate contact information
Administer multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all new users
Write and implement Excel macros and SQL queries for data exports
Set up and manage mobile devices for new starters, enrolling them onto Airwatch
Provide technical support to engineers and office staff, including password resets and general advice on Microsoft products
Offer general user support
Update site contacts and pricelists
Create new sites, monitoring regimes, and user accounts for both engineers and office-based staff
Ensure up-to-date rules on the .19 server for IRIS notifications
Prepare and distribute weekly PM calls for the upcoming week
Notify upcoming calls for the next week
Create PM calls, contracts, and notify calls for the upcoming month
Update existing contracts to include new sites, regimes, patterns, tasks, calls, and skills
Create and manage user accounts and email mailboxes
Assign or remove Microsoft licenses as required
Maintain and update Active Directory (AD) with accurate contact information
Administer multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all new users
Manage and customise email services, including distribution groups
Write and implement Excel macros and SQL queries for data exports
Set up and manage mobile devices for new starters, enrolling them onto Airwatch
Provide technical support to engineers and office staff, including password resets and general advice on Microsoft products
Business-specific application support – creating PM visits for the following week and month
Commitment to continuous learning and development

Experience, Skills & Requirements

Technical Proficiency

Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for creating macros
Microsoft 365 knowledge
Familiarity with SQL for data manipulation and exports
Proficient in Active Directory (AD) management including Azure AD and other Microsoft services
Knowledge of mobile device management, particularly Airwatch
Experience in setting up and troubleshooting hardware, including mobile phones and workstations
Familiarity with VPN and Wi-Fi configurations

Problem-Solving Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose and fix issues efficiently
Ability to adapt and find solutions to new challenges as they arise

Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical staff
Ability to create clear and concise documentation for internal procedures and system configurations

Teamwork and Leadership

Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently when required
Experience in leading or coordinating small projects or teams would be advantageous

Customer Service Skills

Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service, for both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users in an understandable manner

Professional Experience

A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role is highly desirable
Relevant certifications in IT, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications, are advantageous

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Van Driver

March 1, 2024/in Industrial Thame, Oxfordshire Permanent Van Driver, Driving, 3.5T ton Van Driver, Luton Van, Logistics /by Darren Fuller

Position; Van Driver

Location; Haddenham

Salary; £12-£12.50 per hour

About the role; Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in the Haddenham area who are looking for a Van Driver

Responsibilities;

Delivery and collection of goods to and from customers
Liaising with customers and provide communication links between customers and staff.
Loading and unloading goods onto vehicles safely and accurately, ensuring that goods are secured and transited in a safe manner to/from the customer.
Maintaining all aspects of vehicles care including fuelling and cleaning
Adhering to company policy and procedures relating to Health and Safety and security
You will be responsible for general duties within the Workshop.
To assist in other tasks that may be required by supervisory staff to ensure the efficient operation of the workshop.
Essential experience;

Need to hold a clean, current driving licence.
Previous commercial driving experience
Need good geographical road knowledge of London.
Have exceptional people/communication skills.
Be able to work under pressure.
Have excellent attention to detail.
Have good numeracy and literacy skills.
Commutable locations;

Thame, Oxford, Princess Risborough, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Bicester

Key words;

Van Driver, Driving, 3.5T ton Van Driver, Luton Van, Logistics

INDWARE

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Network Manager

March 1, 2024/in IT Derby, Derbyshire Permanent /by

Network Manager

£38k – £40k

Derby

Benefits:

25 Days Holiday + BH;
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Life Assurance;
Cycle to Work Scheme;
Reduced Gym membership at select gyms;
Employee benefits platform, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and MyMindPal;
Employee Purchase Scheme;
Staff Entertainment Events;
Free Parking;

This role will have supervision of 2 staff members, so experience of team leadership will be an advantage. The role will also include cover for Saturday mornings during term time (8am to 12.30pm), where this cover, will be open to all IT staff and logged as TOIL.

The role is to manage the day-to-day operation of the ICT environment for the customer as part of a wider managed service team.

The team’s function will be to provide staff and student support for all aspects of the ICT infrastructure, including Servers, Storage, Networking, Wireless, Telephony, Client Devices and Software.

The job includes managing the current onsite ICT Technicians in providing proactive “customer-focused” support for all aspects of ICT.

Key Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the Onsite IT Support team functions for the customer.
To work as part of the ICT Managed Services team who are together accountable to deliver an effective ICT Managed Service.
To assist the Service Delivery Manager, when required, in the compilation of monthly reporting to manage, track and trend the effective delivery of services to the College.
To work with the ICT Managed Service team to overcome any regular or recurring issues.
Reporting relevant data and information to the Service Delivery Manager where required.
To be responsible for the development and execution of the ICT systems/service work plans, and individual work plans for team members.
To manage and help develop the ICT Technicians through training, mentoring and support, ensuring that the team is sufficiently skilled for the smooth running of the IT system.
To work collaboratively with teaching and learning and business support to understand their ongoing technology requirements to support in the development of the IT Strategy and ongoing operational planning and management.
To be responsible for helping with the IT budget creation and management, ensuring the internal procurement process is followed for all purchases.
To provide an effective communications interface between the Customer and the various groups within ICT Managed Service provider.
Work with the Service Delivery Manager to identify beneficial changes to IT systems or processes to improve performance/availability/reliability or reduce costs.
To support the Service Delivery Manager in the development and execution of the Customer’s ICT strategy.
To implement all actions, recommendations, and remedial work as a result of internal or external ICT audits.

Key Skills/Experience:

At least 3-5 Years relevant experience working within a support or hosting operations environment
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office 365 and Microsoft Server Operating Systems
- Good working knowledge of: * Veeam and other 3rd party backup technologies
- Virtualisation technologies including VMWare and Hyper-V
- VLANs and VPN configuration
- Server-based client services (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, NPS, GPO’s)
- PowerShell scripting
- SAN technologies
- Server & Infrastructure hardware
- Understanding of Firewalls, Smoothwall, SonicWALL
- Understanding of Safeguarding Filtering solutions, Lightspeed, Smoothwall. SafetyNet

Desirable Criteria:

VMWare Certifications

Any exposure or Experience supporting Fortinet / Cisco firewall solutions

Microsoft Server / Desktop Certifications
Experience supporting Microsoft Azure
Working knowledge of Apple OS X and IOS
Good working knowledge of industry standard Imaging and Deployment Tools including SCCM, Intune, Autopilot
ITIL Foundation v3 or at least an understanding of ITIL and its importance in the world of IT.

Interpersonal and communications skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Pro-active approach to work
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical users
Able to work unsupervised using your own initiative
Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in software and hardware
Full clean UK driving licence (desirable)

School – Generic Staff Requirements:

Be committed to working as part of a cohesive, supportive and forward-thinking team which has a shared vision to

Raise student attainment so that all students successfully progress through the school to further and higher education and quality employment
Place the College and its facilities and resources at the heart of the community it serves.
Model the highest professional standards to students in all aspects of the role
Ensure that the personal and social development of students results in responsible and active citizens graduating from the College
In collaboration with others, review the impact of actions taken and respond accordingly
Play a role in the effective implementation of the school’s safeguarding and equal opportunities policies

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Virtual Data Manager – Schools – Leeds

March 1, 2024/in IT Leeds, West Yorkshire Permanent /by

Role: Virtual Data Manager

Salary: £35,000

Location: Leeds – Hybrid

Benefits:

30 days (plus statutory) holiday entitlement
Mileage
Benefits include a pension scheme
Private healthcare with Vitality
Inclusive life insurance
Mileage Allowance

Our client was established in 2009 and is one of the first and largest independent MIS Support provider and nationally support over 1,000 schools. As a business focused on service delivery, our people are our most important asset. We make every effort to ensure that we recruit and retain the best people in the business.

Are you a detail-oriented and organised person with a passion for data management? Do you thrive in a virtual work environment, If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our growing team as a Virtual Data Manager within the education sector.

As a Virtual Data Manager, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive data management service to schools carrying out a schedule of work including assessment, reporting, census and provision of analysis. You should have the confidence to suggest areas for improvement and training for the schools. Our ideal candidate must have experience of using a variety of MIS systems, however users of Bromcom or Arbor are particularly desirable. It would be advantageous to have expertise of other data systems such as SISRA, FFT, ALPs or 4 Matrix. Ideally you should have a good understanding of the education sector. You will have a thirst for knowledge and problem solving, while delivering a first-class service to our customers. You will have the ability to work either in a team or independently and excellent organisation skills are essential.

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Virtual Data Manager – Schools

March 1, 2024/in IT Oxfordshire Permanent /by

Role: Virtual Data Manager

Salary: £35,000

Location: Oxford – Hybrid

Benefits:

30 days (plus statutory) holiday entitlement
Mileage
Benefits include a pension scheme
Private healthcare with Vitality
Inclusive life insurance
Mileage Allowance

Our client was established in 2009 and is one of the first and largest independent MIS Support provider and nationally support over 1,000 schools. As a business focused on service delivery, our people are our most important asset. We make every effort to ensure that we recruit and retain the best people in the business.

Are you a detail-oriented and organised person with a passion for data management? Do you thrive in a virtual work environment, If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our growing team as a Virtual Data Manager within the education sector.

As a Virtual Data Manager, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive data management service to schools carrying out a schedule of work including assessment, reporting, census and provision of analysis. You should have the confidence to suggest areas for improvement and training for the schools. Our ideal candidate must have experience of using a variety of MIS systems, however users of Bromcom or Arbor are particularly desirable. It would be advantageous to have expertise of other data systems such as SISRA, FFT, ALPs or 4 Matrix. Ideally you should have a good understanding of the education sector. You will have a thirst for knowledge and problem solving, while delivering a first-class service to our customers. You will have the ability to work either in a team or independently and excellent organisation skills are essential.

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

IT Manager

March 1, 2024/in IT Tonbridge, Kent Permanent /by

Role: IT Manager

Location: Tonbridge

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000

Benefits: include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme.

Our client is current seeking an IT Manager who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology i. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, a strong willingness to learn and a passion for providing exceptional service to our customers.

As the IT Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the curriculum and administrative ICT network, including the hardware and software infrastructure of the school’s ICT network. You will also collaborate with the Senior Management team to aid in the development of the school’s IT infrastructure and put in plans for projects. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective teaching and learning while ensuring its security and stability.

Your commitment to delivering support service in a manner that reflects our company values is crucial. As part of your role, you will be responsible for fostering effective communication between your school and this will involve staying informed about the services and solutions turn IT on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities include:

Managing the school’s network infrastructure and ICT based applications
Monitoring and maintenance of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365 and backups.
Providing technical advice, training and support to staff to enable them to make effective use of systems.
Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring all requests are dealt with in an efficient manner
Monitoring and maintaining of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments and backups.
Line manage and take responsibility for the work of the ICT support staff.
2nd/3rd line support.
Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies.
Training of internal staff.

Our ideal candidate will have:

A strong passion for IT, with at least of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting.
An exceptional understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment.
Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system.
Self-motivation, with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, as well as exceptional customer service skills.
The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team, with a talent for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to enhance the services provided by the team.

The role is offered on a full year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

ICT Consultant

March 1, 2024/in IT Reading, Berkshire Permanent /by

Role: ICT Consultant

Location: Reading

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000

Benefits: pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.

The successful candidate will join the onsite tech team and report into the Trust IT Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining all IT hardware and services across the school sites as well as helping the school improve the standard of their ICT provisions and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions.

You facilitate communication between your schools and our client keeping them up to date with what our clients’ services can offer and manage the accounts of your customers. You will be skilled in maintaining school computer equipment, installing new and existing software across the network, provide technical support for users and resolve identified technical problems. You will also have good knowledge of common user applications and good experience of using Microsoft Office65.

You will be passionate about IT with a strong technical background, be self-motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service. This role requires you to be a team player, have strong communication and organisation skills along with a courteous manner with the ability to explain technical issues in layman’s terms to our customers. You should be able to work independently and have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team.

The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 2 years’ experience in working in a previous ICT Technician preferably in the education sector although not essential.

Responsibilities include:

Resolve and manage any technical issues that impacts the running of the school’s function by providing robust technical solutions.
Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations.
Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware)

The role is offered on a full-time, full year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

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