IT Deployment Technician

Hays plc
Manchester, 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
£ 41K

Job location

Manchester, 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.

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