1st Line Service Desk Technician
Cloud10 IT
29 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
£ 32KJob location
Remote
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Apple Mac Systems
Azure
HP Thin Clients
Issue Tracking Systems
Windows Server
Remote Desktop Services
SharePoint
Job description
- 1st line technical support, by email and telephone, to a client base of around 2750 users
- Monitoring and updating the service desk ticket system
- Diagnosing a variety of issues and performing first time fixes where possible
- Advising customers appropriately and communicating regularly regarding open tickets
- Hands-on working on hardware and system upgrades and migration projects
- Escalating tickets to 2nd and 3rd Line where necessary
- Working collaboratively with onsite technical team to assist with problem solving and onsite installations
- Working on Windows 11, Mac OS, Windows Server, Microsoft 365 Apps & Services, Teams, SharePoint, Azure, Microsoft 365, Exclaimer, Networking, Microsoft Remote Desktop and a wide range of other technologies in time
Requirements
Do you have experience in IT support?, Do you have a passion for technology? A strong can-do/will-do approach to working? Are you looking to join a growing, dynamic 5-star Google rated company to work with a friendly, skilled team where you will be well looked after and encouraged to learn, progress and grow within your role? If so, then please read on!, * Minimum 1yr experience providing IT Support, preferably within an MSP or fast-paced environment.
- Experience of setup of and troubleshooting user issues with desktops/laptops/thin client hardware
- A confident and friendly personality with a keen and professional approach to work
- Passion and excitement regarding work with a self-motivated, can-do will-do attitude
- Willingness to go the distance to get something done
- Enthusiasm for learning and improving their skills and knowledge
- Excellent organisational skills, be able to prioritise, finish what you start, manage time, document key actions and follow up
- Strong troubleshooting skills and confident approach to remote and phone support
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Windows 11 and Microsoft Apps and Services knowledge
- Knowledge of administering Windows Server an advantage
- Experience of user setups including Active Directory and Microsoft 365
Benefits & conditions
- Starting basic salary of £27k-£32k depending on experience
- Full training and 1-to-1 mentoring
- Microsoft qualifications
- Opportunity for paid overtime
- Monthly rewards from positive customer feedback - vouchers, days out, Deliveroo, treats etc
- 30 days holiday & company pension (additional days for length of service)
- Working in modern offices in a converted mill in the City Centre with pool table, arcade machine and Switch+PS4+Meta Quest 3 in the break-out areas
- 15yrs established IT Technology company with outstanding staff retention and the opportunity to 'make a difference' by providing bespoke, customer-led IT solutions
- Regular company social activities including monthly Beer, Burger, Bowl at Dog Bowl, Alton Towers trip, Junkyard Golf, Bunny Jacksons Wings nights, team lunches etc.
- Weekly Deliveroo lunch and beers for all the team on dress-down Friday
- Professional improvement/training allowances
- Excellent, achievable career progression to 2nd and 3rd line support roles
- Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (1-hour lunch break)
- Work from home Fridays option available once probation passed
About the company
We are an Managed IT Service Provider proudly boasting excellent staff retention (average length of service 7 years!), Official Great Place To Work , and near 100% customer retention since 2007. Our team expertly delivers IT and cloud services to businesses predominantly across the North West. Services include onsite/remote support, private/public cloud hosted infrastructure including remote user desktop, cyber security, cloud technology projects, network management, and VoIP/unified telecoms solutions. We pride ourselves on the highest IT standards, excellent communication and fastest-in-industry problem resolution.