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IT Support Technician
TB/supporttech
Skills
IT Support, MCSE, MCSA, MCP, microsoft, technician, Manchester, 1st Line Supprt, 2nd Line Support, Windows Server, Exchange Server, Microsoft Office, Networking, VMware, Citrix, Support Analyst
Location
United Kingdom,Greater Manchester
Salary
£16000 - £20000 per annum
Term
Permanent
 
Testimonials
 
"I would like to thank IT Works Recruitment, and Fiona Campbell in particular, for putting me in contact with my current employer and ultimately helping me secure this job."

Thank you, Fiona!


"IT Works was a great agent to work with - very personable with excellent knowledge of the IT industry and a passionate drive. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity."

"An excellent human resources expert with an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the information technology industry. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert"

"Working with IT Works from the client perspective was like a breath of fresh air – he saved me a lot of time through thorough CV checks, candidate screening and controlling of the recruitment process."

"I have been out of work for a while now, I have tried a few employment agencies but none of them were able to offer me the same level of service that I have received from IT Works. I would like to thank IT Works for his professionalism and dedication in successfully finding me employment. Thanks again."

"IT Works makes things happen. As a recruiter, he understands the technology and the people's interests very well. His result oriented approach and communication are par excellence."

"IT Works is very sincere and passionate about his work as an IT CONSULTANT. On a personal level he is easy to get on with. Top qualities: Personable, On Time, High Integrity."

"I can’t praise IT Works highly enough for the help and advice he gave me during my search for a new career. After some bad experiences of recruitment agencies before, it was such a welcome change to find someone who actually helped me "

"Fiona is professional, rigorous and goes the extra mile to satisfy her clients. She also has a sparkling personality which makes her a delight to do business with."
"Fiona will be always be our first point of contact for future recruitment that we do and I have no doubt she will succeed and the rest will fail."
"Great willingness and ability to understand requirements and represent those accurately and enthusistically to potential employees. Managed end-to-end hiring process impeccably."
"Within several hours Fiona passed me the first qualified candidate. Within days I had a really good selection of candidates."
"Fiona from IT Works not only found the bespoke IT trainers we were looking for, she made our task of selection difficult as the candidates were of such high quality. "
"Fiona was instrumental is setting up some valuable meetings with potential employers. Professional and responsive to a tee, Fiona was a pleasure to work with throughout our engagement."
"Fiona is an exceptional recruitment consultant and her attention to detailed understand of both clients and candidates wants and needs are second to none, She really is a specialist within her field "
"Fiona's honesty and integrity has been a key reason why we have continued to use IT Works. Her vetting of potential candidates has been invaluable, and her understanding of our key requirements has always been of the highest quality."
"Above all, they are friendly and a pleasure to deal with, in stark contrast to the other recruitment companies I encountered."
"It has often been difficult in the past for agencies to understand our detailed requirements and then provide quality candidates for interview... I am very impressed with the service we have received from Fiona at IT Works."
"Fiona has consistently found outstanding candidates specialising in what appears to be a particularly rare skill set. Her desire to go the extra mile in her research and "vetting" of candidates, combined with her continually high work rate and levels of determination have comfortably separated her from the competition."

"Over the past 10 months we have built up a strong and trusting relationship with Fiona Campbell from IT Works Recruitment. IT Works Recruitment are an invaluable part of our recruitment process on permanent, temporary and contact positions."

"Fiona has consistently found outstanding candidates specialising in what appears to be a particularly rare skill set. Her desire to go the extra mile in her research and "vetting" of candidates, combined with her continually high work rate and levels of determination have comfortably separated her from the competition."

"Anneka is a very thorough and personable consultant. Anneka's attention to detail is what makes her stand out amongst other recruiters."

 
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Guide To Becoming A Professional Contractor

Introduction

This is a guide for those professionals who are in permanent employment and would be interested in understanding what it means to be a freelance contractor. Much of this guide may seem obvious to UK professionals, where contracting is more widespread. However, many people have not yet been exposed to the concept of "being freelance". The guide shall therefore seem very basic to many seasoned contractors, but should act as a serious guide to newcomers.

What is a "Contractor"?

IT contractors (or "freelancers") are consultants who provide specific IT services to a company for a set fee and duration, rather than being employed by that company.

Most contracts become long-term, often lasting for years at a time. Even if a contract starts as a short-term assignment, the nature of specific IT expertise is such that contract extensions are normal practice. Alternatively, if contractors have, say, holiday plans, they may opt for a short-term assignment as a "fill in" for a limited duration.

Traditionally, IT contractors are paid more (much more) than permanent employees, partly in order to compensate for the "uncertainty" of being independent and on a fixed-term contract. However, the current IT market-place insures that consultants can move from one contract to another without a break.

Contractors are therefore always in work and earning high salaries, which makes contracting a very attractive option, compared to almost any position as an employee.

Why is there a need for so many contractors?

The implementation, Development, or Support of any systems stretches the personnel and expertise of any IT department to the limit. However, the skills are only temporary. Once the system, Support or Development has been successful, the head-count in the IT department drops. Many companies therefore prefer using contractors for their projects / problems to hiring new staff and investing money and resources into them (only for them to leave with all their know-how as soon as the project is over).

What are the advantages of being a contractor as opposed to a permanent employee?

The main reason that people choose to be a contractor in the world of IT is financial.

Even more the case of Niche Markets: As a freelancer working with specific skills and knowledge through a reputable agency you can expect to earn up to several times what you can earn as a permanent employee. A contractor does not have to climb the management ladder in order to advance career and income.
 
There is no hierarchy - an independent consultant may be well rewarded for technical abilities alone. As an independent contractor you are your own boss and therefore more able to develop your own business opportunities.

More variety - contractors need never be bored as they can choose which assignment they take.

Travel - It is the contractor's decision whether they travel the world or stays near their home.

Many consultants who have worked for large management consultancies are tired of being sent all over the world for months at a time and working ungodly hours in anonymous subsidiary companies.They find that being a contractor gives them more chance to find an interesting long term assignment near their home and be with their families and friends.

On the other hand, clients are located worldwide, from Asia to Europe the US and South America.If a consultant is willing to travel, he or she can have the pick of the contracts available and has the opportunity to sample new cultures and lifestyles.

Holidays and other planning considerations - as an independent contractor, everything is negotiable, so you are free to take a holiday whenever you wish, within the bounds of professional conduct of course.
 
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