ICT Technician

Job Board Direct ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Salary: From £20,000 to £23,000 per annum

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ICT Technician Location: Manchester Salary is between £20,000 - £23,000 dependent upon experience. Full driving license and own transport required. Expenses package will be payable. Our client is looking for a suitable candidate to join their existing ICT Support Team working within Primary Schools ICT in the Manchester & Salford Areas. The successful ICT Technician will require to complete on-site ICT support to a range of Primary Education facilities on a full-time contract with immediate start. At least 2 years on site experience and DBS check required. Main Responsibilities for the ICT Technician: To ensure the smooth running of the networks and audio/visual systems, ensuring that all faults and problems are quickly rectified, and the networks security is suitable and up-to-date enabling teaching and support staff to operate at optimum efficiency. To ensure that equipment is maintained and repaired as necessary. Advising on the development and maintenance of all computer systems ensuring that the current systems answer the needs and operate effectively. To carry out the installation and configuration of all new computer hardware and software to ensure that it operates to maximum potential. Keeping abreast of new technology, advising and recommending as required. Ensure and monitor the fault reporting systems to ensure service delivery meets user demands, taking remedial action as appropriate. To be aware of all matters relating to health and safety and to implement safe working practices. Any other duties commensurate with the post. The ICT Technician will ideally have the following Professional Knowledge & Skills: Extensive knowledge of Microsoft desktop operating systems, specifically Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, and an awareness of the differences between 32 bit and 64 bit editions. This includes: Installing and configuring Windows Hardware drivers and supporting software Installing applications User accounts, passwords and profiles Windows networking Windows Deployment Services Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suites, specifically Office 2013 and Office 2016. Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar applications and support them to a high standard. Good knowledge of diagnosing and when required fixing faults with computer and audio/visual related hardware. This includes: PCs/laptops Monitors Printers Scanners Data projectors Interactive whiteboards and screens Speakers Visualisers Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar technology in order to support it to a high standard. Ability to find the solution to faults and problems using all available resources. Desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, specifically Server 2016 and Server 2019. This includes: Active Directory DHCP DNS Shared folders and permissions Print servers Centrally managing a network using Group Policy Objects and scripting where necessary. This includes: Application deployment, including repackaging applications for deployment Operating system deployment (WDS & MDT) Understanding of Apple products, including: iOS and OS X Managing multiple iPads Integrating Apple products with a Windows network Personal Skills Good time management Ability to prioritise tasks Approachable and friendly Ability to work in a primary school environment This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89808774

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