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Work at ScanWho is Scan?
At Scan we’re all about three things - technology, people, and how we bring them together. For 30 years we’ve been driven by these three passions that run through everything we do. We’re like a family, so naturally, we’re friendly, approachable and always here to help. The company have invested a lot of time and effort into the wellbeing programmes which are on offer to all employees, in addition to this there are also other company benefits such as staff discount on personal orders, we also have a Scan Social Fund subsidised events such as Tough Mudder, Christmas parties & Christmas Bonus.
We are Investors in People Scan Computers is proud to announce that we have been accredited as an Investor in People.
Our customers love us Thousands of reviews on Truspilot with an average score of over 9 out of 10 we know something about what makes good service.
We’ve gone viral We love social media, with over 250,000 followers accross all our channels and growing every day.
Been around since 1987 Since 1987 the SCAN team has grown to be a pool of over 200 talented staff, and we’re still growing. Be a part of it.
Our work culture
At Scan we believe in a philosophy that allows everybody to find peace in mind and body which leads to a good work life balance and in turn financial security. Our recipe to happy growth is to feel good on the outside, feel good on the inside and career development.
Feel good on the inside We have partnered with Changing Minds to help develop individual psychological well being. There psychiatrists are on hand to give advice on many topics, such as self care, sleep, stress, anxiety and more from our dedicated private consultation room.
Feel good on the outside A strong mind goes well with a strong body. Working at Scan will give you access to our personal training program through Pro-Fit. This is great for getting into shape, nutrition advice and group HIIT sessions.
Career development Scan recognises that job satisfaction doesn’t come without career development. Expect to get annual appraisals and one-to-one sessions from us to ensure you feel secure in your position and what you need to do to take the next steps.
Perks of the job
Employee Discount
Scan offer great discounts across our huge range of products to staff.
Retail Park Discounts
Scan staff can get discounts at many stores on the Middlebrook Retail park such as Subway, Bella Italia, Bolton Arena, KIA, TUI & more, just present your payslip in store and ask.
Pro-Fit Training
Get into shape with nutrition advice and personal training with our in-house personal trainer Laura Butcher from Pro-Fit.
Christmas Bonus
Merry Christmas from Scan. Treat yourself on us with a special bonus in every December pay packet.
Parcel Delivery Service
Have a package to send? Take advantage of our DPD partnership and send your parcels from Scan just ask for a shipping quote from our despatch team. (fair usage policy applies)
Up to 33 Days Holiday
Scan like to reward loyalty and commitment. Employees are entitled to up to 33 days holiday a year dependant on length of service.
Psychological Well-Being
Scan work with Changing Minds UK and have our own in-house Psychologists to help with self care, sleep, mindfulness, stress, anxiety and more.
Dress Down Friday
Scan does have quite a relaxed dress code, but we encourage you to be yourself on Friday. TGIF.
Workplace Pension Plan
Scan has enrolled in NEST workpace pensions scheme set up by the government.
Social Events
Fancy Go-Karting, Rock Climbing or Laser Quest? We regularly organise fun social events where you can get to know your colleagues more.
Free Industry Event Tickets
Scan exhibit at many industry events a year ranging from, AI Conferences, Photography Shows to Eurogamer Expo and in-house launch events. If you would like to attend just ask, first come first served.
Free Parking
All Scan staff have free parking available on the Middlebrook retail car park, all day, at any time.
Work hard, play harder, that’s the mindset. At SCAN we love to celebrate our success
Where do you fit in?
Whether gaming, creating, editing or production is your passion, we want to hear from talent that relate to all our industries. SCAN supply and deliver services for a many fields of tech so we are sure to find a position to suit your particular interests. Take a look at our industries and departments to see where you may fit in.
Sales and Account Management Scan’s concept of “sales” is a little different. We think that our products and services don’t need to be sold. Our sales positions are about building and maintaining relationships with our customers.
Customer Services Scan’s customer service is well known as being among the best in the UK. And we couldn’t do it without some of the best talent. We give them ownership to fix problems and do right by our customers.
Purchasing Purchasers work tirelessly to make sure we always have the right numbers of thousands of items, in the right places, at the right times. At the speed and scale of our operation, that’s a challenging task.
Logistics Our logistics team members are essential to the Scan shopping experience. Whether it’s seasonal or year round, logistics focus on the customer and get the job done the right way and on time.
3XS Systems and Services Be a part of the Scan 3XS Systems team that builds the UK’s best PCs, laptops and servers for Gaming, Video, Graphics, Music and AI. Our team of tech enthusiasts are dedicated to providing the fastest, most innovative systems, backed by amazing customer service from our state-of-the-art factory.
IT Support Our operations can't happen without networks and IT, and Scan has a massive infrastructure to connect and support. Qualified IT and networking specialists are the way we ensure that we’re able to keep all of Scan running.
Design and Web Development Good design isn’t just making things look good. Scan designers shape the entire customer experience, whether it’s on our website, through social media, print adverts, exhibition stands and more.
Marketing Scan’s reputation was built by focusing on the customer, not on marketing. Our Marketing and PR professionals have a unique challenge - to build transparent relationships with our customers & vendors.
Audio / Video Production Scan’s Audio, Video, and Photography professionals work in a wide array of disciplines to create the beautiful content Scan customers have come to expect.
We’re like a family, so naturally we’re friendly, approachable and always here to help. Passionate about what we do, whether it’s tech, service or even just answering the phone. So if you do call us, you can be sure that we’ll always find the right person for you – whatever your query. From software to hardware to expert technical advice and care, there’s nothing we don’t know about tech – after all we’ve got hundreds of awards, and thousands of positive reviews.
The Pro Audio team here at Scan is made up of Music Professionals including Top Producers, Composers. DJ’s, instrumentalists and engineers. Our aim is to provide high quality service and advice both during and after the sales process. If you’re interested in Music and music making, and have a good working knowledge of the creative tools used in our industry, it may be that you’d find yourself at home in our Pro Audio department.
We build fast and reliable graphics workstation and GPU server solutions specifically for creative professionals, engineers, researchers and scientists. Our bespoke workstations address all of your graphics requirements, with the latest NVIDIA Quadro, Tesla and TITAN X graphics cards to deliver powerful and reliable systems. We also provide deep learning & AI systems for machine learning, plus immersive solutions including the HTC Vive Business Edition VR headset.
Our mission is to provide you with PC hardware that gives you the edge over your competitors in all the latest games. Scan Pro Gaming is the home of the fastest gaming desktop PCs and laptops, all built by the award-winning 3XS Systems team. We also stock a huge range of peripherals to improve your gaming experience, from keyboards and mice, to G-Sync monitors and gaming headsets, plus video streaming technology for sharing your best gaming moments.
If your passion is filmmaking or photography, live production or post-production, why not join Scan's professional imaging team? We provide support to professional editors, digital artists, cinematographers, photographers, colourists and DITs, supplying the latest tech solutions to a broad client base from vloggers to award-winning VFX studios. If you have the skills and commitment, we want to hear from you.
Expanding our bespoke portfolio, we are proud to bring you Intel and NVIDIA server solutions designed to address the latest cutting-edge applications in today’s IT world – whether it be Deep Learning, HPC or 3D Graphics. We’re also offering a high-end 3D graphics virtual platform and advanced digital signage and analytical solutions too. Adding high performance systems into your business demand a network capable of supporting them.
Welcome to Middlebrook
Enterprise Park is our head office based in Bolton, the very town where SCAN was founded in 1987. It houses our call centre as well as our 3XS laboratory, film studio, music room, retail showroom, stock warehouse, IT developers and more. Nestled within the busy retail park of Middlebrook, you are only a stones throw away from bustling shops, restaurants and supermarkets to enjoy on your lunch break. It’s also an easy commute, being just off the motorway slip road junction 6 on the M61 and with Horwich Parkway rail way station only a 10 mins walk away from SCAN.
The Scan headquarters also has a fully fitted retail showroom, which has a 12 system LAN gaming area and VR racing simulator. Great to have some fun and unwind on your breaks.
Current Vacancies
3XS Systems & Services
Graphic Designer
Head of Production - 3XS
3XS Support
PC Builder