Desktop IT Deployment Technician (internal), IDS
**This vacancy is only available to existing University of Essex staff**
IT Services, based within Infrastructure and Digital Services, is seeking a full-time Desktop IT Deployment Technician to join their hardware refresh project team. The project team sits within the Desktop IT Support team which supports both teaching and learning across the University.
The core focus of the role is to deploy IT equipment to users and to desk and decommission aging IT equipment that does not support Windows 11. Project work permitting, you will also be involved in preparing and installing event IT for academic calendar events such as Graduation, Clearing and Registration; the relocation and moving of IT equipment and provide IT support for live teaching and events.
We are seeking a confident team player with good communication skills, who is comfortable liaising with and advising customers, thrives on problem solving and is driven by a desire to deliver excellent customer service.
A full list of duties and applicant requirements can be found in the job pack.
How to Apply
Please complete the attached application form and send to resourcing@essex.ac.uk before the closing date of 19 November 2026 (23:59, UK time).
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and requirements needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made via email, but if you need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team (resourcing@essex.ac.uk).
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