IT Deployment Technician
Hays plc
Leeds, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 41KJob location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Geographic Information Systems
Wi-Fi Technology
Peripherals
SC Clearance
Job description
The IT 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. The role requires strong technical capability, excellent customer interaction skills, and the ability to follow controlled processes within secure environments. SC Clearance is mandatory., On-Site Deployment Activities
- Attend the site at the scheduled time and check in with the buyer's site contact and the central project team.
- Provide valid photo ID upon arrival to meet site security requirements.
- Assess access routes and the secure storage area where new equipment will be held (dependency D-010).
- Locate devices scheduled for replacement using floor plans and location data provided by the buyer (dependency D-010).
- Unbox new devices and transport them safely to deployment locations.
- Remove charging cabinet panels, extract existing laptop PSUs and laptops, and move legacy equipment to secure storage.
- Relocate existing charging cabinets where required, with support from the buyer.
- Install new laptop PSUs, configure laptops, connect to Wi-Fi, and place devices 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 connect to Wi-Fi.
- Invite the buyer's site contact to test device functionality and support resolution of any physical or hardware issues.
- Update Inventox with asset details and deployment status for both new and legacy devices.
- Move all legacy devices to the designated secure storage area for future collection.
- Obtain site sign-off, notify the central project team, and complete site checkout procedures.
Requirements
- Active SC Clearance (Security Check) - mandatory for site access.
- Proven experience in IT hardware deployment, field engineering, or desktop support.
- Strong understanding of end-user devices, peripherals, charging cabinets, and laptop PSU installation.
- Ability to follow structured deployment processes and maintain accurate documentation.
- Competence in Wi-Fi connectivity, device login, and basic configuration tasks.
- Comfortable handling physical equipment, including lifting, moving, and relocating devices.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with buyer site contacts and project teams.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in asset management and record-keeping.