We are searching for an IT Support Engineer Contractor to work with a leading UK education service provider within a school Wakefield area. This is a three-month contract with very competitive pay rates and the opportunity to extend to a six to twelve-month contract. 

Role Overview 

As a member of the school's IT department, you will be responsible for maintaining the school's network as well as providing excellent service to the faculty and students.  

Responsibilities: 

• Providing 1st and 2nd Line support to students, teachers and support staff.
• Upgrading existing applications and installing new software.
• Management and maintenance of hardware peripherals.
• Carrying out testing and troubleshooting on IT devices across the school.
• Provide assistance with maintaining the school's network.
• Maintenance of classroom equipment and devices. 
• Technical support for AV and interactive boards.
• Responding to tickets and technical queries in a timely manner.

Requirements: 

• 1-2 years of experience working in an IT support role. 
• School experience is highly desirable. 
• Relevant qualification within IT - Highly desirable. 
• A strong understanding of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019  administration. 
• Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Office365, Active Directory, Lan & Wan technologies and protocols, including VLAN, Wireless, DNS, and DHCP.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills. 

Person Specification: 

• Self-motivated.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Friendly manner. 

Want to know more? 

As a specialist IT recruitment agency at GreatFind Recruitment, we genuinely care about our candidates and clients. We strive to provide a personalised and consultative service, and we would be more than happy to chat with you about this role in more detail.