Full or Part-time Stores & Configuration Support Assistant

About Thorn SDS

Thorn SDS is a specialist Managed Service Provider dedicated to helping technology organisations and professionals succeed within the Space, Defence, and Security sectors. We operate in highly secure, mission-critical environments where precision, trust, and teamwork matter.

We’re currently looking for a Stores & Configuration Support Assistant to join our team. This is a hands-on, varied role, ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and IT-literate, with an interest in how technology assets are managed in secure environments.

You’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate asset records, supporting configuration control, and ensuring IT equipment is handled, tracked, and stored correctly across multiple sites.

The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with flexibility around working patterns during Monday to Friday.

 Key Responsibilities

·        Update and maintain the Asset Register

·        Track and manage the movement of IT equipment

·        Keep stores organised, compliant, and secure

·        Monitor stock levels and manage goods inwards and outwards

·     Support the secure disposal of assets and assist with commissioning and decommissioning hardware and software

·        Conduct asset audits across multiple sites

·        Produce reports and maintain accurate documentation

·        Prepare IT kits for projects and deployments

·        Assist with PAT testing (full training provided)

·        Escort visitors in secure environments

·        Escalate issues to the Team Leader when required

·        Follow defined procedures accurately and consistently

Physical Requirements

This is an active, practical role. You will need to be able to:

·         Lift and carry IT equipment, including between floors and on stairs

·         Work safely in confined or restricted spaces

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

·          Highly organised with strong attention to detail

·        Computer literate, with confidence using systems, databases, and standard office software

·        Comfortable handling IT hardware and equipment

·        A clear communicator who follows processes accurately

·        Eligible to maintain a high level of security clearance

·        In possession of a full UK driving licence and eligible for the company vehicle insurance policy (drivers must be 21 or over)

·        Interested in IT or with previous IT-related experience (beneficial but not essential)

Benefits

·        25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

·        On-site parking, gym, and café

·        Friday breakfast

·        Employer pension contributions

·        Group Life Insurance

·        Dental & Health Cashback Plans

·        Wellbeing services (GP, physio, savings benefits)

·        Thorn Wellbeing support contribution

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

·        Supported training & development

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK and already possess, or be eligible to obtain, a high level of National Security Clearance.

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