Field Service IT Technician

Field Service IT Technician - North Of England

Location: North Of England - Bradford, Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool & Lancaster.

Job Summary

We are looking for an IT Support Technician to join our Managed Desktop Services team, supporting customers with the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of laptops, desktops, RPOS systems, and related hardware.

This is a hands on technical role where you will split your time between onsite visits and remote support, working to resolve issues quickly and keep customer systems running smoothly.

You will be part of a service led environment where quality, communication, and first time fix really matter.

Role Options

We have two options available - a three month contract starting on 3 August, with the possibility of a permanent role at the end, or we could consider a straight permanent appointment from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software faults across laptops, desktops, and peripheral devices.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems including Windows and other common platforms.
• Supporting users onsite and remotely, providing clear and practical guidance.
• Carrying out repairs, component replacements, and system upgrades.
• Troubleshooting printers, connectivity issues, and RPOS hardware.
• Completing accurate job records, service notes, and repair documentation.
• Following data protection, backup, and security procedures.
• Escalating more complex issues when required.
• Maintaining high standards of customer service and communication.
• Keeping up to date with hardware tools, technologies, and repair methods.

Typical working pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one hour lunch break.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in laptop or PC hardware repair or IT support.
• Strong understanding of hardware, software, and operating systems - Windows experience essential, macOS or Linux beneficial.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and fault finding techniques.
• Confident troubleshooting skills across hardware and basic networking issues.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Full, clean driving licence.

We value candidates with AI literacy - individuals who are curious about technology, comfortable exploring automation, and eager to contribute to a modern, forward thinking business.

Legal Enhanced DBS:

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As the position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS certificate and a risk assessment of any disclosed information. We are committed to fair recruitment and will consider disclosed information on a case by case basis, in line with our policy on the recruitment of ex offenders.

SC Clearance:

For this role, you will be required to obtain SC Clearance - which includes a basic criminal record check. See these links for more information: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK and SC - Guidance Pack for Applicants - GOV.UK

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF)
• 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities
• Staff Reward Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Sponsorship for professional development and memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial wellbeing support
• Mental health first aider support programme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year
• HP Employee discount programmes
• Mobile phone discounts

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We actively value different perspectives across age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief. Your individuality drives our shared success, and we encourage you to bring your whole self to Apogee.

We support flexibility and accessibility. If flexible working is important to you, please include this alongside your salary expectations in your application so we can discuss it early in the process. If you have a disability or health condition and require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team on - we are committed to making your experience inclusive and accessible.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We hold a Bronze Award in the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families.

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