Device Engineer
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
The Device Engineer is responsible for the annual hardware refresh of end-user devices across the Trust over a four-year period. This involves handling bulk device replacements, including discretionary and break/fix replacements, and deployments for projects. The role requires organizing work flexibly to accommodate user and organizational needs, managing stock levels, and coordinating with storage and transport teams. It also involves using tools to assess devices for upgrade, selecting appropriate devices, and testing new hardware.
Essential criteria
- A degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or relevant work experience).
- Relevant certifications in IT support, such as CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
Desirable criteria
- NHS or healthcare IT environment experience
- Basic network troubleshooting knowledge
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in device imaging, application deployment systems (e.g., SCCM), and hardware testing
- NHS or healthcare IT environment experience
- Experience with device imaging and deployment tools such as SCCM/MECM
- Asset management and hardware lifecycle management experience
- Experience supporting virtual desktop environments (VDI/Citrix)
- A degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or relevant work experience).
- Relevant certifications in IT support, such as CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
- NHS or healthcare IT environment experience
- Basic network troubleshooting knowledge
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in device imaging, application deployment systems (e.g., SCCM), and hardware testing
- NHS or healthcare IT environment experience
- Experience with device imaging and deployment tools such as SCCM/MECM
- Asset management and hardware lifecycle management experience
- Experience supporting virtual desktop environments (VDI/Citrix)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Device Engineer
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
The Device engineer is focused on the annual hardware refresh of the enduser device estates across the Trust over a four-year period.
The End User device within the trust could encompass:- Desktop and Notebook/Laptop devices- Smartphones, Tablets and other mobile devices- Virtual Desktops and associated applications
Typically this involves handling the bulk of the device replacementsincluding all discretionary and some break/fix replacements as well asdeployments required by an existing project where time and resourcepermits.
The role requires the ability to organize their own work and do so flexibly to accommodate both the needs of individual users and the wider organization simultaneously. It will involve deployments for projects and large/complex moves as required.
Managing the stock levels and coordinating with onsite and offsite teamsresponsible for storage and arranging transport.Working closely with the packaging team to assist in discovery, testing and deployment of images and packages.
The deployment role entails the use of several existing tools to assess theestate and identify devices due to be upgraded, assessing the appropriatedevice required specific role or function, where a new device is beingassessed this role will be key in the selection and test
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