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Installation Technician, Desktop Support, Desktop Technician

Cardiff
3 weeks ago
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We're Hiring: Installation Technicians (Desktop Hardware)
Location: Darlington
Job Type: Contract - £120-£130/day Inside IR35
Shift Patterns: Variable, as per business requirements

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and looking for a role that gets you into the heart of IT operations?

Join our team as an Installation Technician and help deliver essential desktop hardware installation services to support our service delivery solutions.

💼 About the Role

As an Installation Technician, you'll be responsible for installing desktop hardware in a variety of environments. You'll unbox and set up devices at workstations, connect power and network cables, attach peripherals, and run basic tests to ensure everything is up and running smoothly. Your role is crucial in supporting IT build processes and ensuring a seamless experience for end users.

🛠 Key Responsibilities:

Unbox, position, and install desktop hardware at user desks

Connect power, network, and peripheral cables

Perform basic power-on self-tests (POST)

Initiate automated builds and perform basic scripted post-login configuration

Maintain accurate records of installations and any issues encountered

Follow site-specific procedures and safety guidelines

Work flexible hours or shifts as business needs dictate

✅ What We're Looking For:

Basic technical knowledge of desktop PCs and peripheral setup

Ability to follow detailed installation instructions and checklists

Comfortable working in active, user-focused environments

Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset

Good communication and team collaboration skills

Willingness to work variable shift patterns, including evenings or weekends if required

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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