Our Professional Services client has a permanent vacancy for an IT Support Technician to join their close-knit, friendly IT team. The IT department works as a team in providing an efficient IT service to all the firm’s users. e.g. basic IT diagnosis and fix, undertaking routine maintenance of resources and equipment, support both standard & non-standard software packages. This will require occasional travel to office locations as part of a Desk-side Support team.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION

• Achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade A to C or Grade 4* or above passes in maths and English (*or equivalent).
• Achieved a minimum of a level 2 vocational or professional qualification in IT (such as A+, GNVQ, BTEC etc)
• Level 3 vocational or professional qualification is preferred
• ITIL Foundation is desirable but not essential
• Microsoft Certifications desirable but not essential
  Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IPRS726

• To provide first and second line IT support and to work with other members of the IT department in resolving day to day IT problems, ensuring that all queries are recorded and progressed in a timely fashion.
• To log and maintain calls with both software and hardware maintenance providers and 3rd party vendors.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of IT hardware and networks (includes computers, laptops, tablets, telephones, printers etc.).
• To assist with the installation, maintenance and updates of new and current software.
• To help maintain and update the hardware and software database and inventories.
• To assist with the administration and security of our networks, devices and servers (i.e. user profiles, user accounts, email accounts, security/firmware/software updates etc.).
• To monitor, remedy and escalate issues with the Backup procedures.
• To carry out daily checks of equipment in the meeting rooms.
• To provision equipment for New Starters, ensuring a positive experience.
• Assist with managing the leavers process with particular focus to closing down all associated system accounts, including cloud-based systems.
• Escalate urgent issues including potential security breaches and major incidents to stakeholders within the IT Department
• To learn and develop a thorough working and support knowledge of all software products used by the firm.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
• Work with the Technical & Training teams to ensure Knowledge articles are up to date with best practice and withing scope of the support team.