Device Operations Specialist

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, GBR
Hybrid
Entry level
Cloud • Payments • Software
Xplor Technologies powers the experiences at the heart of everyday life.
The Role
Manages the full lifecycle of payment devices, including ordering, provisioning, deployment, inventory reconciliation, replacements, returns, refurbishment, and secure disposal. Coordinates with vendors, business units, payments, support, product, and engineering teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate records. Tracks fulfilment, incidents, service levels, risks, and audit evidence while supporting device upgrades, PCI-related controls, process improvements, and operational standardisation.
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Company Description

Xplor Technologies powers the experiences at the heart of everyday life. Through modern vertical software, embedded payments (Xplor Pay), and AI-powered capabilities, we help businesses in fitness, recreation, golf and club, field services, laundry, education, and other membership-based and service-based industries simplify operations, uncover insights, and elevate customer and member experiences. 

With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

Job Description

The Device Operations Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Xplor's payment device estate.

Working closely with the Device & Terminal Estate Manager, Xplor Business Units and POS Portal, the role coordinates device ordering, provisioning, deployment, replacement, returns and inventory control. It ensures accurate estate records, reliable fulfilment and clear communication across the complete device lifecycle.

The Specialist is the first point of contact for routine device requirements and operational issues, maintaining the detail and control needed to give Business Units confidence in delivery.

  • Maintain accurate serial-number-level device records, including merchant allocation, location, status, transfers, returns, retirement and available software versions.
  • Reconcile the device estate with POS Portal, resolve discrepancies and track inactive, unassigned, damaged, missing and end-of-life devices.
  • Validate device orders for new and existing merchants and track configuration, dispatch and delivery, keeping Business Units informed of stock availability, delivery dates and delays.
  • Monitor stock levels and flag shortages, excess stock and ageing inventory.
  • Coordinate replacements, returns, refurbishment, reuse and secure disposal.
  • Coordinate provisioning and configuration for each merchant and Business Unit, confirm activation and resolve errors before they affect merchants.
  • Support deployments, migrations, upgrades and device refreshes, including testing and operational readiness for new devices and capabilities.
  • Act as the primary day-to-day operational contact for POS Portal, managing fulfilment, inventory, configuration and support requests through to resolution and escalating overdue, recurring or high-impact issues.
  • Provide operational data and commentary for vendor governance reviews and support service improvements agreed with POS Portal.
  • Be the first point of contact for routine Business Unit device enquiries and onboarding requirements, coordinating with Payments Operations, Onboarding, Customer Success, Support and Product.
  • Coordinate device incident investigations with internal teams and vendors, gather supporting information, arrange replacements and track resolution.
  • Support approved software, firmware and configuration changes with POS Portal, Product, Engineering and Payments Operations, maintaining deployment records where available.
  • Report on inventory, deployments, fulfilment, replacements, returns and incidents; track service levels and maintain action, issue and risk logs.
  • Support audit evidence and PCI-related controls, including records for lost, stolen and retired devices.
  • Identify recurring faults, fulfilment failures, configuration issues and Business Unit process gaps; document and improve processes, troubleshooting guides, support playbooks and knowledge articles.
  • Support automation and standardisation led by the Device & Terminal Estate Manager.

 

Qualifications

  • Experience in device operations, mobile or telecoms hardware, IT asset management, payment operations, logistics or a comparable operational environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate inventory, asset and operational records.
  • Experience coordinating device orders, inventory, fulfilment, provisioning, deployments or returns.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow actions through to completion.
  • Confidence working with external vendors and internal teams to resolve operational issues and keep stakeholders informed.
  • Good spreadsheet, reporting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to reconcile data and investigate discrepancies.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain operational issues and next steps simply.

Additional Information

What does it mean to work for Xplor?

Our five core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

  • Find a better way
  • Do the right thing
  • Say it straight
  • Win together
  • Own the outcome

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor. As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume, and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via [email protected]. 

Before you apply

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom. This applies to remote roles too, as we can only employ people who reside within the UK. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. We're also not able to offer contractor arrangements or Employer of Record engagements for this position at this stage.

Please apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. We're unable to upload emailed applications, as our process requires you to answer screening questions directly.

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process xplor.com/recruitment-faqs/.

Interview Recording and Background Checks

As part of our hiring process, successful candidates will be asked to complete background and identity verification checks. Many of our roles are remote, and to protect both candidates and our business from recruitment fraud, we may record video interviews via Microsoft Teams during the process. We keep any recordings and related data only for as long as the hiring process is active and do not retain them afterwards.

EEO and Artificial Intelligence

We believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system with artificial intelligence-enabled features to support our recruitment process, but our recruitment team makes all hiring decisions after human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions. Find our Candidate AI Usage guidelines here.

Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We make it a priority to respond to every applicant.

Skills Required

  • Experience in device operations, mobile or telecoms hardware, IT asset management, payment operations, logistics, or a comparable operational environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inventory, asset, and operational records.
  • Experience coordinating device orders, inventory, fulfilment, provisioning, deployments, or returns.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities through completion.
  • Experience working with external vendors and internal teams to resolve operational issues and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Good spreadsheet, reporting, reconciliation, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Xplor Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Xplor Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Xplor Technologies.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options appear broad, with generous PTO and paid sick days frequently highlighted as a notable part of the overall package. Paid volunteer time and bereavement leave add additional time-off breadth beyond standard vacation policies.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards, including a 401(k) match that is described with a clear match formula. Eligibility for performance bonuses and mentions of equity/pension options further contribute to perceived long-term value for some roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, alongside U.S.-specific supports like an FSA. Mental health support through an employee assistance program and wellness programs strengthen the overall health-and-wellbeing offering.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
3,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

WHAT WE DO At Xplor, we build easy-to-use technology for the businesses that make up everyday life – whether booking a gym session, dropping the kids at daycare, registering for a community center class, fixing your furnace, or playing 18 holes on Saturday.  That’s what people expect in the experience age – and why more than 130,000 businesses across 72+ countries use our integrated software and embedded payment solutions to attract, connect, engage, and retain their customers.   Our platform processes $47 billion in payments annually because we've made it simple for businesses to get paid, manage their operations, and focus on what they do best: serving their customers.   WHY JOIN XPLOR? • Work that has real-world impact: What we build helps businesses serve customers more effectively, and adapt as their businesses grow. When our customers succeed, everyday life works better for millions of people around the world. • Technology with purpose: We build technology for real operators solving real-world problems. That means designing products that fit how businesses actually work, helping customers make better decisions, and creating tools that improve both operations and the experiences they deliver. • A portfolio with breadth and depth: Our teams support a diverse set of industries, including fitness and leisure, golf and club, recreation, field services, garment care, education, and payments. That means the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges across multiple markets, while contributing to one shared company vision. OUR VALUES Our values shape how we lead, how we make decisions, and how we work every day. • Find a better way: We challenge outdated processes, improve the way we work, and look for smarter solutions. We bring ideas, not just problems, and stay open to better ways forward. • Do the right thing: We act with integrity, make ethical decisions, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We own mistakes quickly, learn from them, and apply our principles consistently. • Say it straight: We communicate clearly, and with respect. We share context, not just outcomes, give timely feedback, and speak up early when something needs attention. • Win together: We work across teams and functions with trust and shared purpose. We seek input early, assume positive intent, and celebrate success together. • Own the outcome: We take responsibility for results. We follow through, solve problems, and step in when something needs to be fixed.

Why Work With Us

At Xplor, you get room to grow, work that has real impact, and a team where you can bring your whole self. In return, we ask you to put people first, innovate fearlessly, and aim high. Be part of a global community built to help you – and the businesses we serve – thrive.

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