Computer Technician

Posted 15 October 2024
Salary £90 - £110 per day PAYE
LocationHavering
Job type Technician
Discipline Junior
ReferenceMP185474CT3100-A439087
Contact NameBongi Shoba

Job description

Step Teachers are working with a Primary school in Havering that is searching for a Computer Technician to start in January 2025.Please keep in mind that this is a part-time position, therefore the ideal applicant should be able to work flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities as a Computer Technician:

  • Set up hardware and install and configure software and drivers.
  • Maintain and repair technological equipment (e.g. routers) or peripheral devices.
  • Install well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components (servers, IPs etc.)
  • Manage security options and software in computers and networks to maintain privacy and protection from attacks.
  • Perform regular upgrades to ensure systems remain updated.
  • Troubleshoot system failures or bugs and provide solutions to restore functionality.
  • Arrange maintenance sessions to discover and mend inefficiencies.
  • Keep records of repairs and fixes for future reference.
  • Offer timely technical support and teach users how to utilize computers correctly.

Requirements for a Computer Technician:

  • Proven experience as Computer Technician or similar role.
  • Experience with LAN/WAN networks.
  • Thorough knowledge of computer systems and IT components.
  • Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Very good communication abilities.
  • Exceptional organizing and time-management skills.
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, engineering or relevant field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA A+) will be an advantage.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. 

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. High street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional wellbeing services as standard with our pay portal. 

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