1st Line Technician at Meridian Trust

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Meridian Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MT/40295

Location

Sawtry Village Academy Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

8:00am, Mon 13th Jul, 2026

Start Date

August 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

16th July 2026

Interview Date(s) 16th July 2026

About this Role

Vacancy for 1st Line Technician

South Team

Salary:

Meridian Trust

Grade 4 Point 3

£24,796

Hours of work:

37 hours per week

52 weeks per year

The Opportunity

Provide IT assistance to users and customers who contact our helpdesk. Record all tasks in the Helpdesk system and deliver remote support to telephone users.
Make sure the IT equipment in all schools and across the trust are operating correctly, and regularly maintain the ICT equipment.
Install new machines, replace defective ones, troubleshoot issues, repair equipment when necessary, and arrange for external repairs if needed.
Visit our partner schools for IT maintenance and support, as well as to aid our other Academy teams when needed.

The ideal candidate

Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
IT Qualifications or equivalent experience.
Experience of IT Troubleshooting
Good knowledge of PC hardware
Working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Windows)
Professional conduct with colleagues and customers

If you wish to apply for the role please submit an A4 expression of interest to Alwyn Owen on AOwen@meridiantrust.co.uk, please cc in both Jonathan Emery on jemery@meridiantrust.co.uk & Sophie Laycock on slaycock@meridiantrust.co.uk by 8am on Monday 13th July.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.