At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch tech support and resolve hardware/software issues for staff and students.
- Company: Join the supportive IT Services team at Yeovil College.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career growth and a vibrant work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while building your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, plus strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 22236 - 27178 £ per year.
Join our IT Services team as a 1st Line IT Technician at Yeovil College, providing outstanding technical support to staff and students. You’ll be at the heart of our helpdesk, diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues and supporting a wide range of devices and systems.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll manage helpdesk requests, build strong relationships with customers and use your initiative to resolve issues quickly and effectively. You’ll support the deployment, installation and maintenance of desktop and mobile devices, help maintain IT security and asset records, work with suppliers and contribute to IT projects and College events. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge across a wide range of systems and software. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference, build your technical experience and be part of a supportive IT team, apply today—we’d love to hear from you.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience configuring, supporting and troubleshooting Windows 11 desktops and laptops, with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Confident using Microsoft 365 applications with excellent general IT skills
- Level 3 IT qualification or equivalent, alongside GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on first-class customer service
- A positive team player who can work independently, use initiative and build effective working relationships
- Highly organised and accurate, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and meet deadlines
What we offer:
- Annual Salary: £24,707
- Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round
- 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions
- Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Employee assistance programme
- Free onsite gym
- Subsidised catering facilities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to free staff parking
Don’t miss out! Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website. DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.
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