IT Engineer

Following a restructure of the IT department in preparation for the delivery of a new service level agreement, we are seeking to appoint an IT Engineer or an IT Engineer Apprentice to support this busy department. 

The successful candidate will provide first line support, in particular roaming support, as directed by the Senior IT Engineer.  This role will provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a fast paced, highly customer serviced environment. 

About You

We are seeking an individual who has either completed personal IT projects and keeps themselves updated with advances in technology or someone who is passionate about technology and who is looking for a career in IT.  You should also:

• Be interested and passionate about the end customer
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to adapt to changing needs and demands of the school
• Be a strong team player

Ideally you will have:

• Experience in customer service
• A willingness to work towards formal qualifications
• Experience of IT in a highly customer focused environment
• Up to date knowledge of IT standards and protocols

You will work 7 hours per day, between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, with 8.00am to 1.00pm on alternate Saturdays.  

The Benefits

This is an exciting time to join our IT Team and in return we offer our own generous salary scale and an enhanced benefits scheme including a generous pension contribution, employee assistance programme and meal provision.  Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, on site gym, social events and discounted school fees. 

Recruitment

To apply please use the Quick Apply button.  Please ensure you complete the statement in support of application detailing why you are the right person for the role.  Alternatively, an application form and job details are available from the HR department via email: recruitment@worth.org.uk  or telephone:  01342 710215.  

For more information regarding the role, please see the job description under Supporting Documents below.

Closing date for applications:  1 December 2021

*We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children.  References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.  Please note this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.     

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.