Deployment Technician

Hays plc
York, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 41K

Job location

York, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Inventory Management Software
Networking Basics
Wi-Fi Technology
Data Logging
SC Clearance
Laptops

Job description

  • Assess access to the designated equipment storage area (equipment delivered in advance by Buyer - Dependency D-010).
  • Review floor plans and device locations provided by the Buyer (Dependency D-010) to identify devices scheduled for swap/removal.
  • Plan safe and efficient routes for moving equipment to and from deployment locations.

Device Deployment & Removal

  • Unbox new devices and transport them to assigned deployment areas.
  • Remove panels in charging cabinets, extract existing laptop PSUs and laptops, and relocate them to secure storage for future collection.
  • Relocate existing charging cabinets where required, with support from the buyer.
  • Install new laptop PSUs, configure laptops, connect to Wi-Fi, and place them into charging cabinets.
  • Disconnect peripherals from legacy AIO devices, remove monitors from arms, and move legacy equipment to secure storage.
  • Assemble and position new laptop-and-monitor setups, reconnect peripherals, log in, and verify Wi-Fi connectivity.

Testing & Validation

  • Invite buyer site contact to test deployed devices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve physical connection or hardware issues, escalating or logging where necessary.

Asset Management

  • Update Inventox with asset details and deployment status for both new and legacy devices.
  • Move all legacy devices to the nominated secure storage area for future collection.

Project Closure

  • Obtain site sign-off from the buyer's representative.
  • Notify the central project team of completion and conduct site check-out.

Key Requirements

  • Active SC Clearance (mandatory).

Requirements

The Deployment Technician will be responsible for on-site installation, configuration, and replacement of end-user computing devices as part of a structured technology refresh programme. This role requires strong technical capability, excellent customer interaction skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with both the buyer's site contact and the central project team. Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory., * Proven experience in end-user device deployment, hardware refresh, or field engineering.

  • Strong understanding of laptops, AIOs, charging cabinets, peripherals, and basic networking/Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Ability to follow structured deployment plans and documentation.
  • Competent in asset management and updating inventory systems (e.g., Inventox).
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Ability to lift, move, and transport IT equipment safely.

Benefits & conditions

Location: York County Court Piccadilly House, 55 PiccadillyDaily Rate: £19.85/hr - PAYE, £25.77/hr - UMBContract Length: 16th June 2026 (One - Day Contract role)

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