Desktop Support Technician

Job Description

IT Desktop Support Technician needed at local school for minimum 4 weeks, potential for longer!

• Must hold valid DBS

Hourly rate £ 10 – £ 12 per hour on PAYE (Immediate Start Available)

Hours – 8am – 4:30pm with an hour unpaid lunch (37.5 hours per week)

Location – Near Ashton-Under-Lyne

Reporting to the School’s IT Manager, as the IT Desktop Support Engineer you will be involved with upgrades on over 550 PCs and general day‑to‑day IT Support within the school. It is essential you hold a valid DBS.

IT Desktop Support Technician – Desirable Skills :

• Good knowledge of desktop technologies for Windows 7 through to Windows 10 support
• 1st and 2nd Line Microsoft Office 2010 / 2013 / 2016 / Office365
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of printers
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to diagnose faults and find solutions
• Ability to maintain strong relationship with customers
• Able to follow agreed procedures and documentation
• User administration of Microsoft Server 2008 / 2012 / 2016
• User administration of Exchange 2010 / 2013 / 2016 / Office365
• A base understanding of networking protocols and devices