Cheshire College - South and West
Cheshire East
£25,205 - £28,282 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
9 October 2025
Job overview
Network Technician (EL521)
Salary: £25,205 - £28,282 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Ellesmere Port (with some travel to the Chester campus)
Do you enjoy using your technical knowledge to support others?
We are looking for a Network Technician to join us at our Ellesmere Port campus. Both our proactive and reactive work are vital to the running of the College. We work on large-scale projects as well as supporting colleagues with day-to-day technical issues.
Are you a good fit for this role?
Technical Skills
Are you able to install, maintain and repair systems and equipment? Do you know how to trouble-shoot and implement solutions? Could you conduct a successful inventory audit?
Personal Skills
Can you prioritise effectively? Are you able to communicate positively? Do you have a keen eye for detail?
Background
Do you have an IT-based qualification? Have you previously worked in a customer service role? Do you have an understanding of working in Education?
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair IT systems and equipment (hardware, peripherals and software) to ensure they are functioning effectively, in accordance with agreed service standards;
Install IT equipment and software to meet user needs;
Identify persistent and potential problems and suggest and implement solutions;
Assist with the inventory audits of equipment and software;
Assist in the development and technical support of the technology infrastructure for both voice and data and;
Promote the welfare of children and young people.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
Excellent organisational skills;
Appropriate level of digital literacy; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you're interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by visiting our website and sending a completed application form to by 09:00 on Thursday 9 October 2025.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 14 October 2025.
Benefits:
Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Awards
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, please email
Please note that applications submitted through recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sough
Recruiter contact:
Email us
Call us
About Cheshire College - South and West
Cheshire College - South and West
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe
Cheshire
CW2 8AB
United Kingdom
Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.
The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, our 3 campuses boast:
Crewe Campus
* A multi-purpose sports hall;
* Climbing wall;
* Fitness gym;
* TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
* Mock aircraft cabin;
* Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
* Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
* Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
* Institute of Technology (Construction beginning 2024).
Ellesmere Port Campus
* Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
* Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
* Mock aircraft cabin;
* Fitness gym;
* Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
* Professional theatre.
Chester Campus
* Digital Hub (Constructed Summer 2022);
* Impressive Visual Arts Workshops (Refurbished Summer 2022 and 2023);
* Science Laboratories.
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