Job Description
Location : Onsite / Field (user pickup & delivery) + Warehouse
Employment Type : Freelance (long-term Part-Time contract)
Role Objective
Provide end-to-end IT hardware lifecycle services; imaging, secure logistics, diagnostics, repairs, storage, and certified data wiping for the client’s workforce laptops. Ensure every touchpoint is secure, documented, and SLA-driven.
Key Responsibilities
1) Imaging & Build (Windows 11) + Hash Generation (to be guided)
- Perform clean Windows 10 installations on designated laptops using the client’s golden image / build guide.
2) Secure Data Erasure (Returns / Leavers) — Blancco
Wipe returned laptops with Blancco (license / software provided by client).Escalate non-erasable drives (faulty / encrypted / locked) for client approval of destruction or advanced handling.3) User Laptop Pickup (Chain of Custody)
Schedule collections with end-users; verify identity and device details against the pickup ticket.
Use tamper-evident packaging and unique seal IDs; capture photos and time-stamped handover confirmation / signature.Track transit via waybill / tracking number and maintain real-time status in the client’s system.4) Laptop Delivery / Redeployment
Deliver fully prepared or repaired laptops to users; perform basic handover verification (signature + photo).Guide users through first login / basic checks; record POD (proof of delivery) in ITSM.Proactively follow up to confirm successful adoption within the agreed SLA window.5) Diagnosis & Repair
Perform hardware and software diagnostics (memory, storage, battery, keyboard, display, motherboard, OS, drivers).Replace FRU components where required; source parts only after documented client approval.Manage warranty vs out-of-warranty paths (RMA creation, vendor liaison, advance replacement where applicable).Produce repair reports including symptoms, root cause, parts used, actions taken, and post-repair test results.6) Warehouse Receiving & Storage
Receive client-shipped devices / IT equipment; inspect for transit / physical damage.Record serials, asset tags, grade / condition, accessories, and photos; update stock location / bin and status.Maintain clean, ESD-safe storage with clear segregation (Ready, Quarantine, Repair-Pending, To-Wipe, To-Ship).Provide inbound receipt notifications and discrepancies report within SLA.7) Documentation & Reporting
Keep complete device-level records : build logs, hash logs, wipe certificates, PODs, diagnostics / repair reports.8) Compliance, Security & HSE
Enforce chain-of-custody at all times (ID checks, seal IDs, tracking numbers, signatures, photos).Adhere to data protection (GDPR / NDPR), information security (least privilege), and client confidentiality / NDA.Work in ESD-safe conditions; follow safe-lifting and general warehouse HSE procedures.Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
1-3+ years in desktop / support / field engineering, imaging, and hardware repair.Demonstrable experience with Windows 11 deployment, drivers, BIOS / UEFI, and device encryption basics.Hands-on with data erasure tools (preferably Blancco) and producing certificates of erasure.Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for pickups / deliveries as scheduled.Core Skills
Hardware diagnostics & FRU replacement (SSD, RAM, battery, keyboard, screen, fans, Wi-Fi).Imaging / build automation tools (MDT / PDQ / Intune / Autopilot—exposure beneficial).Strong documentation discipline; accurate, audit-ready records.Customer service & communication (clear, timely updates to users and stakeholders).Time management; ability to meet tight SLAs across pick-pack-ship and field tasks.Attention to detail for chain-of-custody and compliance artifacts.Tools & Environment
USB drivesCourier portals / waybill systems for tracking.SLAs & KPIs (guideline targets; align with client contract)
Pickup / Delivery : Schedule within 24–48 business hours; on-time completion ≥ 95%.Imaging ThroughputWipe Compliance : 100% of returned devices with valid Blancco certificate attached to ticket.Documentation Quality : 100% tickets with POD / repair report as applicable; zero missing custody elements.Incident Rate : 0 data-loss / 0 custody breaches; Safety incidents = 0.Deliverables
Windows 11–installed devices with complete build & hash records.Certified-wiped laptops with Blancco certificates mapped to serials / tickets.Pickup & delivery outcomes with POD (signature + photo) and tracking details.Diagnosis & repair reports (symptoms, RCA, actions, parts, post-tests).Warehouse receipts & inventory updates (condition, location, discrepancies).Working Conditions
Standard business hours with flexibility for peaks, after-hours cutovers, and short-notice pickups / deliveries.Moderate physical activity (lifting up to ~20 kg), extended standing, careful ESD handling.Travel within cityPre-Employment & Governance
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience 1-3+ years in desktop / support / field engineering, imaging, and hardware repair. Demonstrable experience with Windows 11 deployment, drivers, BIOS / UEFI, and device encryption basics. Hands-on with data erasure tools (preferably Blancco) and producing certificates of erasure. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for pickups / deliveries as scheduled. Core Skills Hardware diagnostics & FRU replacement (SSD, RAM, battery, keyboard, screen, fans, Wi-Fi). Imaging / build automation tools (MDT / PDQ / Intune / Autopilot—exposure beneficial). Strong documentation discipline; accurate, audit-ready records. Customer service & communication (clear, timely updates to users and stakeholders). Time management; ability to meet tight SLAs across pick-pack-ship and field tasks. Attention to detail for chain-of-custody and compliance artifacts. Tools & Environment USB drives Courier portals / waybill systems for tracking. SLAs & KPIs (guideline targets; align with client contract) Pickup / Delivery : Schedule within 24–48 business hours; on-time completion ≥ 95%. Imaging Throughput Wipe Compliance : 100% of returned devices with valid Blancco certificate attached to ticket. Documentation Quality : 100% tickets with POD / repair report as applicable; zero missing custody elements. Incident Rate : 0 data-loss / 0 custody breaches; Safety incidents = 0. Deliverables Windows 11–installed devices with complete build & hash records. Certified-wiped laptops with Blancco certificates mapped to serials / tickets. Pickup & delivery outcomes with POD (signature + photo) and tracking details. Diagnosis & repair reports (symptoms, RCA, actions, parts, post-tests). Warehouse receipts & inventory updates (condition, location, discrepancies). Working Conditions Standard business hours with flexibility for peaks, after-hours cutovers, and short-notice pickups / deliveries. Moderate physical activity (lifting up to ~20 kg), extended standing, careful ESD handling. Travel within city Pre-Employment & Governance