IT Hardware Technician

FRASERS GROUP; Upper Langwith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

IT at Frasers Group is delivered by the in-house team who are passionate about what they do and are not dependent on outsourced organisations to deliver the core systems. We present an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology and wants to deliver the absolute best that they can and keep innovation at the forefront. There is a wealth of opportunity for training as well as on the job learning. Working in our purpose built IT Workshop, you will take responsibility of hardware queries and requests that come from our head office, stores and warehouses across the UK and beyond:

• Providing IT hardware support to all aspects of the business via our ticket systems, logging detailed information about each issue
• Building, repairing, updating and maintaining all IT hardware across the business to ensure optimum uptime and availability
• Maintaining the company asset register and ensuring the IT asset life cycle from receipt through to disposal
• Assisting the broader IT teams with preparation and delivery of hardware for implementation
• Writing and updating technical documentation to ensure the team is kept up to date with knowledge
• Confidently owning end user tickets right through to resolution

This role is based full time at our Shirebrook HQ with weekend work on a 1 in 4 weeks basis.

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

• Frasers Champion - Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
• Fearless 1000 - By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.
• Frasers Festival - an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe - hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
• CEO Sessions - Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our "CEO Sessions" ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
• Retail Reconnect - In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

• Frasers Fit - Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
• Retail Trust - We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What's next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

What we are looking for:

• Clear passion for a career in IT and looking to grow with the business
• Able to understand problem trends and escalate where necessary
• Solution orientated mindset
• Good knowledge of IT hardware
• Hands-on experience with IT hardware repair and testing
• Experience with Windows desktops and servers

While not necessary, the below would be desirable:

• Knowledge of Cisco networking hardware
• Experience in an IT support or configuration role