Digital Device Repair Technician
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Ensuring that IT systems are available to employers at all times so that they can be as productive as possible.
Overview
A role that is in its infancy, in name, but one that’s being developed to meet real business requirements.
So become a trailblazer as a Digital Device Repair Technician where you’ll take malfunctioning computer hardware and equipment and then perform the necessary steps to diagnose the faults, rectify these and ensure the systems are returned to a usable state.
It may also involve testing and upgrading systems and the servicing of printers, scanners and other office equipment.
The role is similar to that of an Electronic Repair Technician.
Top 5 Tasks
- Fix malfunctioning computer hardware and equipment
- Test and upgrade systems
- Service printers, scanners and other office equipment
- Explain the problem to colleagues and other stakeholders
- Inspect equipment.
Salary
This role is in its infancy, but a similar job of being an Electronic Repair Technician usually brings home between £18,000 to £35,000.
Am I Suited?
- Technical expert
- Hands on
- Flexible
- Good communicator
- IT geek
There are more than 450 digital businesses employing over 5,500 people in the digital industry in Oldham.
Qualifications
Employees will typically look for you to have either done a college course, such as an apprenticeship or an university course in a computer or electronics related subject.
You will often need to have achieved GCSEs, especially in maths and English.
