Starting pay @ £13.30/hr(with growth opportunity for those who progress) | 40hrs weekly | Mon to Fri.
Gadget Centre is a fast-growing laptop refurbisher based in Plymouth, refurbishing and repairing hundreds of laptops every month. We have a passion for bringing neglected laptops back to life, and giving them the second chance that they deserve. Not only are we big on recycling 'forgotten' tech, but also 'up-cycling' where possible, making them better than originally intended by the manufacturers.
We are seeking new team members to join our repair workshop as Refurbishment Assistants. As a company with its roots in raw-spirited entrepreneurship, passion and grit, we understand the importance of experience & eagerness above anything else. This is why we are willing to take anyone on regardless of formal IT/Computer qualifications, and train them with the skills required to excel in this role. If you've always loved taking laptops apart, fixing them, and diagnosing them, then this role is for you. Gadget Centre will be the place to turn your passion into a career.
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We are looking for people who want to be part of our friendly and dynamic company working towards a common goal; give old tech a new home.
We will develop your skills and help you grow as our company grows.
Job role, you will:
Responsible for the pre-testing, post-testing, cosmetic renewal, misc repair tasks, and keyboard removals of a diverse range of laptops models (HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, Lenovo, etc) in a systemized manner. Other tasks will include filling in the gaps of other areas in the refurbishment cycle that occasionally arise, such as bulk screen testing, bulk SSD testing, along with helping out in packing/dispatch where required and general shared team tasks (pre-lock up sweep, etc)
Main Duties will include:
* Processing & testing laptops in bulk batches
* Cleaning/detailing/cosmetically grading laptops
* OS setup / Windows Updates
* Plastic casing repairs
* Cosmetic laptop refurbishment(Non-technical: Spray, paint, wrap)
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o Involving craft knives, spray paints, glues, heat-guns, sanding paper, masking tape, solvents & cleaning chemicals, mouldings, etc.
* Updating and configuring BIOS
* Packaging and dispatching orders
* General Workshop/Warehouse duties, maintenance and cleaning.
As a refurbishment assistant, you'll lean more towards aiding with the non-technical / non-internal-repair aspects of laptop refurbishment. However, as with every beginner role, there is the opportunity for growth for those who wish to progress into a fully-fledged IT Repair Technician role, which involves more hands-on technical repairs, disassembly, soldering, deeper diagnosis of issues and more.
Person Specification
Knowledge and expertise
* Experience in handling electronic devices.
* A good practical knowledge of current & older hardware and technology.
* The ability to work happily across a diverse range of laptop manufacturers.
* Good hand skills; competent in the use of hand and workshop tools.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, completing repairs in a highly optimized & time-efficient manner.
* Ability to adapt, take on new advice/mentorship, remain highly coachable and ready to grow and improve in all areas.
Personal qualities
* Strong attention to detail, with a hunger for fault finding.
* An interest in technology
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* A positive team worker; happy to work in a close-knit workshop environment
* Willingness to share ideas, knowledge and insight in order to help other team members in need
* Pride in your work, always completed to the highest standard
* Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
* Ability to work on your own and accept ownership of repaired/refurbished devices
* Creativity & Enthusiasm
Shift patterns available (8 working hours):
7:30am start : 4:00pm finish
8:00am start : 4:30pm finish (most popular)
Job keyword search terms:
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* What makes you want to delve into this sort of field/area and work at Gadget Centre helping us restore laptops?
* To what extent are you familiar with Windows as an operating system? Please elaborate on your knowledge of Windows (using it for work/gaming, navigating around it, making changes, settings, maintenance, etc)
* (optional) If you have had any experience or at-home projects in device repair/modifications (be it laptops, PCs, consoles, etc.), please detail said experience.
Licence/Certification:
* UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person