Senior IT Technician

Overview

Senior IT Technician – £19 per hour – Chester, fully on-site. This is a rolling contract and will be on-site 5 days a week.YOU WILL NEED TO BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND HAVE A CLEAR ENHANCED DBS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLEOur client in Chester is currently looking for a Senior IT Technician to cover some long term sickness.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting, maintaining, and developing the IT infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of all technology systems and providing high-quality technical support to users.Main duties and responsibilities

Provide advanced technical support for hardware, software, and network issues, acting as an escalation point for junior technicians.Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and other peripherals.Manage user accounts, permissions, and security settings across various platforms (eg, Active Directory, Office 365, Google Workspace).Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and cabling.Support the deployment and management of cloud-based services and applications.Ensure regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and data security compliance.Liaise with third-party vendors and service providers for procurement, support, and warranty issues.Qualifications

Proven experience in a similar IT support or technician role.Strong knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems, networking, and cloud platforms.Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Office 365 administration.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Have a full and clear Enhanced ..... full job details .....