Technical Operations Associate
?? Location: Rotherham S66
?? Salary: Starting from £13.66ph
?? Full Time | Temp to Permanent
Are you hands-on with IT hardware and enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment? We are looking for a Technical Operations Associate to join a growing technical operations team specialising in IT asset recovery, refurbishment, recycling, and secure device processing.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in IT hardware handling, refurbishment, electronics processing, warehouse operations, or technical recycling who enjoys problem-solving and practical technical work.
The Role
You will be responsible for processing IT equipment through refurbishment, recovery, harvesting, recycling, and secure disposal streams while ensuring quality, compliance, and accurate asset tracking throughout the process.
Duties will include:
Receiving, booking in, and processing inbound IT equipment
Testing, grading, and assessing devices for reuse, resale, refurbishment, recycling, or destruction
Carrying out refurbishment, component replacement, cleaning, upgrades, and rebuilding activities
Harvesting reusable parts from failed or uneconomical devices
Handling data-bearing assets securely and following chain-of-custody procedures
Completing accurate system updates and asset records
Supporting colleagues with routine technical queries and device handling standards
Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, safety, and housekeeping
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience within warehouse, production, refurbishment, electronics, manufacturing, ITAD, or similar operational environments
Good understanding of IT hardware and device components
Experience carrying out testing, diagnostics, dismantling, refurbishment, or parts harvesting
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures accurately
Basic IT skills and confidence using systems for tracking and recording work
Reliable, organised, and able to work efficiently in a structured environment
Comfortable with manual handling activities
Desirable:
Previous ITAD, refurbishment, reverse logistics, or electronics repair experience
Experience working with laptops, desktops, servers, tablets, or mobile devices
Familiarity with ERP, WMS, asset tracking, or data erasure systems such as Blancco or Odoo
Knowledge of secure data handling and media sanitisation
Forklift, pallet truck, ESD, or manual handling certifications
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and specialist technical operation
Hands-on technical environment with ongoing learning opportunities
Supportive team culture
Stable, long-term opportunity within an expanding sector
Please note: This role is subject to pre-employment screening, including an enhanced DBS check.
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