Junior workshop/IT technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Camb IT Support is seeking to recruit a Junior IT Technician to work as part of a small team at its workshop in Cambridge. This is a varied, office-based role which will see the successful candidate providing assistance to the workshop manager in provisioning hardware and conducting hardware repairs for our corporate clients as well as for retail customers.
This would be an ideal starter role for anyone looking to build a career in the IT industry but some basic computing knowledge is essential.
Role
- Carry out repairs of laptops and desktop computers
- Assist with basic setup of hardware for business clients
- Process customer devices for repair
- Maintain and organise workshop to keep repairs running smoothly
- Answer phone calls and create support request tickets
Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Requirements
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- 6 to 12 months of experience in an IT related role
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- IT Hardware & Software knowledge
- Ability to work to prioritise workloads independently
- Ability to follow defined procedures
- Able to maintain confidentiality
Desirable skills
- An IT qualification
We are a small company that prides itself on great response times and first-class customer service so it is vital that the candidate has a friendly, can-do manner and can work well under pressure.
We are experiencing strong growth so there is potential for career progression within the company.
Personal qualities
- Good sense of humour
- Articulate, well presented with an excellent telephone manner.
- Organised, with excellent attention to detail
- Desire to learn new skills.
- Candidate should be ready to hit the ground running and be self-motivated.
Salary and Package
- Up to £25k salary, experience dependant
- 28 Days paid Holiday per annum
- Access to Workplace Pension Scheme
- Excellent working conditions and environment
- Formal technical training and 1-2-1 development
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £17,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- CAMBRIDGE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAMBITJIT1222
Expected start date: 02/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior workshop/IT technician roles across Camb IT Support Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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