About Us

about itek

People-powered technology since 2009

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Founded in 2009 by Ben Mitchinson, iTek was built on a simple idea. Looking after clients properly, building long-term relationships, and making sure businesses feel confident in their technology.

After a period of operating under different ownership, iTek is now back where it started, under Ben’s leadership. It’s a return to what made the business successful in the first place. Straightforward support, honest advice, and a team that takes pride in doing things right.

Joining Ben in leading the business are directors Gary and Adam, both long-standing members of the team who play a big part in the relationships we build with clients every day.

Adam has been with iTek since 2010 and is heavily involved in projects, systems, and day-to-day operations, helping keep businesses running smoothly behind the scenes. Gary joined in 2022 and works closely with clients across voice, connectivity, and account management, helping businesses get the most from their technology and communications.

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Your local specialists

We’re based in Kendal, Cumbria and work with businesses across the North West. Many of our clients have been with us for years, not because they have to be, but because they trust the people they deal with. Our team is small by design. That means you’ll speak to the same engineers who know your systems, understand your business, and get things sorted without fuss.

Meet the Team

  • Ben Mitchinson founder of iTEK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

    Ben Mitchinson

    Managing Director

    Ben founded iTEK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS in 2009. His daily tasks include staff management, project planning, sales, procurement and account management. He enjoys working on large scale Wi-Fi deployments for various clients and he says he is motivated every day to get up and go to work by success, satisfaction in winning business and doing an excellent job.

    Away from iTEK, Ben enjoys mountain biking, hiking, golf, running, football, coaching under 8’s football, holidays and socialising with friends! Ben defines success as a happy family life, successful career and good work/life balance.

  • Adam Blamire

    Adam Blamire

    Operations Manager

    Adam joined iTEK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS in 2010. His daily tasks include completing projects, ensuring smooth running of systems and day-to-day operations. Adam enjoys learning new solutions and meeting new people.

    Outside of work Adam enjoys spending time with his family, watching Liverpool and enjoying a cold beer with friends.

  • Stuart Miller

    Stuart Miller

    Network Systems Engineer & Installation Engineer

    Stuart joined iTEK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS in 2017. His daily tasks include customer service, server maintenance and building machines. His favourite project to date has been upgrading nearly 20 PCs at an estate agent.

    Away from the office, Stuart’s hobbies include hiking, walking, cycling, running, playing football and going out with friends.

  • James Nattrass

    James Nattrass

    Network Systems Engineer & Sales Specialist

    James joined iTEK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS in 2021. His main daily tasks are taken up resolving a range of hardware and software issues for customers. He recently worked on and really enjoyed rolling out hardware to a local restaurant.

    When he’s not at work, James enjoys DIY projects, learning new skills and attempting to play the guitar!

  • Brad Dodds

    Brad Dodds

    Technology Installation Manager

    Brad joined iTEK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS in 2022. He is a Technology Installation Manager and also provides 1st and 2nd line IT Support to clients. His primary role is onsite physically installing network cabling, Wi-Fi, CCTV and IT systems but he also spends a portion of his time providing IT support to clients and pre-configuration of equipment in the workshop.

    Outside of work Brad enjoys playing football for a local team. He also likes watching sports such as football and darts with friends or family whilst enjoying a cold beer or two!  He usually looks for new things to learn when he gets the chance and is doing plenty of this at the moment whilst fully renovating his very first home!

  • Gary Creed

    Gary Creed

    Strategic Sales

    Gary joined iTEK COMPUTER SOLUTIONS in 2022. His main duties include cross selling voice and connectivity solution to IT clients and account managing a base of IT clients.

    Outside of work he enjoys fitness, fishing and football (season ticket holder for Manchester United).

  • Abi

    Abi Fearns

    Management Accountant

    Abi has worked with iTek since 2020. Her daily tasks include banking, customer and supplier invoices, and all things finance!

    Abi enjoys providing financial information to the team to help drive the business.

    Outside of work Abi enjoys spending time with her family, walking the dogs and enjoying nice food.

  • Walter

    Walter Millray

    Service Desk Engineer

    Walter joined iTek in January 2026 as a service desk engineer. His daily tasks revolve around providing IT support to our customers and assisting with hardware setup, delivery and onsite configuration. 

    Outside of work, Walter tends to spend his time tinkering with computers, listening to just about any type of music, walking, reading, writing, and (like most of the team) a nice cold beer.

We support businesses with:

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  • Outsourced IT support
  • Cloud and Microsoft 365 solutions
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  • Cyber security and Cyber Essentials
  • Connectivity and Wi-Fi
  • Hosted voice and communications
  • Hardware supply and installation
  • IT consultancy
But what really matters is how we do it.

We show up. We take ownership. We do what we said we’d do.

Ready to get started?

Contact us for a friendly, no-obligation review of your technology infrastructure