IT Technician
Cringe Technologies
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 33KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Bash
Google Chrome OS
Cloud Computing
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Powershell
Virtual Local Area Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Gsuite
Veeam
Job description
Are you an energetic, solutions-driven IT Technician ready to take ownership, drive improvements, and keep tech running smoothly where it matters most?, No two days are the same - but expect to:
- Deliver high-quality 1st-2nd line support across multiple school sites.
- Keep classrooms running by maintaining desktops, laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, printers, and AV equipment.
- Manage users and devices through Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
- Support and improve school networks: switches, Wi-Fi, VLANs, DHCP, DNS and more.
- Carry out essential updates, patching, imaging, and backups.
- Respond swiftly to on-site issues to keep lessons on track.
- Get hands-on with exciting projects - from device rollouts to network upgrades.
- Maintain accurate documentation and asset records.
- Build strong relationships with staff, leadership teams, and your internal IT colleagues.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in IT support (school experience a big plus!)
- Confident troubleshooting Windows, ChromeOS, and iPadOS
- Hands-on experience with Google Workspace Admin and/or Microsoft 365 Admin
- Solid understanding of networking essentials
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with all types of users
Bonus Skills (Not Essential, but Awesome!)
- Understanding of safeguarding, MIS systems, or classroom tech
- Experience with UniFi, Synology, Omada Cloud, or Veeam
- Scripting ability (PowerShell, Bash)
- Certifications (CompTIA, Google, Microsoft)
Ready to take the next step in your IT career?
Benefits & conditions
- £30,000-£33,000 salary (DOE)
- Travel expenses covered for sites beyond North London
- Loads of training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your ideas
- A role that's varied, rewarding, and truly makes a difference every day