Hardware/Break-Fix Engineer (Contract)

Location: Bolton (Onsite - 5 Days Per Week)
Rate: £200 per day
Contract Length: Initial 2-month contract, with the potential to extend for a further 3 months

We are currently seeking a hands-on Hardware/Break-Fix Engineer to support a large-scale laptop refurbishment and repair project for one of our clients based in Bolton.

The successful contractor will be responsible for working through a backlog of over 100 Dell laptops, diagnosing faults, carrying out hardware repairs, and dismantling devices for parts where repair is not viable.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hardware faults across Dell laptops
• Replace and repair components including:
• Keyboards
• Webcams
• Laptop hinges
• Screens and other hardware components
• Wipe and rebuild devices where required
• Dismantle non-repairable laptops and recover usable parts
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and parts inventory
• Ensure all devices are processed in line with company procedures

Technical Environment

• Dell laptop estate
• Primarily 10th and 11th Generation devices
• Mixture of NY22 and NY23 models
• Hardware repair, refurbishment, and asset recovery

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Hardware Engineer, Break-Fix Engineer, IT Technician, or Laptop Repair Technician role
• Strong hands-on experience repairing laptops and desktop hardware
• Experience working with Dell devices preferred
• Comfortable replacing components and diagnosing hardware failures
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Good attention to detail and documentation skills

Additional Information

• This role is fully onsite in Bolton, 5 days per week.
• Due to the nature of the end client, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencing the assignment.