Trainee IT Processing Technician

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Trainee IT Processing Technician for our client based in Braintree on a temporary to permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing basic functionality testing and eradicating all data on a wide range of 2nd user IT equipment including Notebooks, Systems, Printers, TFTs, Servers, Networking, Mobile devices and more. Capture data on each item processed including specification information and grade of equipment. Ensuring correct processes are followed to maintain the integrity of work carried out and meet data eradication standards.

This is a really exciting opportunity to join a large, forward-thinking company who is part of a multibillion-pound business! All candidates will receive full on-the-job training, so no experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and a positive can-do attitude!

• Carrying out daily technical processing or quality checking activities on a wide range of 2nd user IT equipment.
• Working with other members of the team to ensure departmental targets are achieved.
• Ensuring all client data is appropriately protected via wiping/destruction or other approved company methods.
• Checking and grading technology including computers, laptops, tablets and phones.
• Erasing confidential data from computers, laptops, tablets, phones and other technology.
• Communicating with the management team providing feedback on daily activity, handover and challenges faced.
• Assisting with any priority client requirements, queries and problems as directed by the management team.
• Complying and adhering to company policies and procedures (HR, Health & Safety, ISO Certifications, Other Industry Accreditations).
• Maintaining site security and adhering to security policy and procedure.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices.
• Completing any other reasonable instruction from management.

• Practical knowledge of various IT hardware i.e., Printers, Systems, Notebooks, TFTs, Servers etc. (preferred but not essential).
• Practical knowledge of IT components i.e., CPUs, RAM, HDDs etc. (preferred but not essential).
• Computer inputting skills, must be able to use computers at a basic level.
• Be flexible and positive with approach to challenges/tasks that arise.
• Demonstrates aptitude for working under pressure and can achieve individual targets/deadlines set.
• Good ability to communicate well with individuals on the team and with line managers (verbal and written).
• Demonstrates capability to assess and resolve basic testing problems as they arise.
• Experience with Microsoft Office at a basic level (Excel, Word, Outlook preferred but not essential).
• Able to carry out safe manual handling of an average 50 to 60 system units a day with a maximum lift of up to 20kgs.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 6am – 2.30pm. In return, our client is offering a salary of up to £12.82 per hour depending on the position. Our client also offers a modern, safe working environment with a heavily discounted on-site café, free on-site parking and many other benefits including life assurance.

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a variety of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, and HR & Finance. We take pride in building strong working relationships with local employers and candidates.