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Manager Hardware Engineering

💰 $66k

Job Description

Manager - Apple & Microsoft Hardware engineering team

Based: Reading Type: Full-time Salary: Up to £50k Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK

Academia’s fantastic repairs team needs a new manager. The ideal candidate will have experience of ACMT mac and iOS repairs as well as PC/Laptop repairs to a very high level. In addition, they will need to have excellent people management skills for both managing the team and customer escalations; Be well organised, and able to prioritise and organise workloads, liaise with all teams regarding bulk contracts for new customers, and keep track of parts ordering and shipping invoices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a small team of repair technicians and admins
  • Be responsible for the management of all repairs flowing through the department
  • Perform Warranty and Out of warranty fault diagnosis, inspection and repair of Apple Macs, iOS devices and Microsoft surface devices
  • Using GSX to facilitate Apple part ordering and repair completion
  • Using ROBO to facilitate Microsoft part ordering and repair completion
  • Check and sign off on parts orders and invoices
  • Check and sign off on shipping orders and invoices
  • Stock management
  • ISO procedure documentation
  • Reporting repair data

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT)
  • Per device repair certifications on current Apple &/or Microsoft hardware
  • Min. 3 A Levels or equivalent Industry experience &/or Certifications
  • People management experience
  • Experience in triaging and repairing Apple Mac
  • Experience of Apple’s GSX
  • Excellent all-round communication
  • Excellent planning and work organisation skills
  • Excellent telephone manner

About Us

Academia Group is a leading UK IT solutions provider, specialising in technology for education, public sector and commercial clients.

Following recent growth and the acquisition of Smartdesc into the group, we are now entering a new phase focused on operational excellence, scalability and culture.

With a turnover of over £140m, 300+ staff and a target EBITDA of £6m+, we are building a unified, values-driven organisation that empowers people to perform at their best.

Benefits

  • Gym membership contribution
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Increased annual leave with length of service
  • Free annual leave on your birthday
  • Length of service bonus
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working
  • Free Will Writing service
  • Life Insurance
  • And much more!
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