IT Technician

About the Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Technician to join our Creative Arts team! Are you passionate about media and photography and helping creative people bring their ideas to life? We’re looking for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy individual to join our team at the Lens-Based and Digital Counter, based at our state-of-the-art Quarry Hill Campus in the heart of Leeds Creative Quarter. You'll be responsible for managing the check-out and return of photography and media equipment, assisting students and staff, keeping accurate records in our booking system, and printing images to support creative learning. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in media, photography, or digital production to work in a vibrant and inspiring environment. What You Will Do Ensure that any reservations within the Creative Arts Booking Service are prepared for the start of the teaching day. Check out equipment to students and staff members and ensure that all reservations are prepared and checked in advance. Carry out equipment inspections after each loan to ensure items are functional and complete. Maintain and prepare equipment for loan by undertaking daily tasks such as charging batteries, cleaning camera lenses and updating software. Log any damage, missing parts, or maintenance issues accurately in the booking system Keep a stock check on consumable items within Technical Services and make the Creative Arts Technical Services Manager aware of the necessity to order more items. Print Photos as necessary and ensure payment is taken for this service Update software, firmware and applications on Creative Art devices. Support users (students, teachers and wider faculty) by answering questions and providing basic training or guidance About You Organised with a strong attention to detail Good understanding of camera technologies, lighting and sound for film. Able to use MacOS and iPadOS beyond a basic standard An understanding of maintenance within a digital lens based area. Ability to work in a team or independently. Knowledge of specialist creative equipment. Able to problem solve and stay calm.