Senior Technical Support Analyst (Team Lead)

PAAC IT
Haslemere, United Kingdom
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 40K

Job location

Haslemere, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Apple Mac Systems

Job description

This role mixes hands-on technical support with team leadership. You'll be responsible for day-to-day service desk operations, developing analysts, and ensuring our clients receive an exceptional support experience., Leadership & People Management

  • Lead the daily activities of the service desk, ensuring smooth operations and SLA attainment.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop team members to bring out their best.
  • Run morning huddles, allocate work, and provide escalation support.
  • Build a positive, energetic team culture focused on high standards and great customer service.
  • Support the Technical Director in shaping service processes and long-term team structure.

Technical Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical escalation point for L1/L2 issues.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and Microsoft 365 issues.
  • Assist with site visits, installations, and more complex incidents.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, knowledge base articles, and SOPs.

Strategic & Service Management Development

  • Contribute to improving processes, reporting, KPIs, and service performance.
  • Work towards ITIL-aligned practices.
  • Play a role in evolving the team from standard office hours to broader coverage (e.g., extended hours or 24/7).
  • Gain experience working with international teams and clients as the business expands.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driving Licence license?, Do you have experience in IT support?, If you're currently a strong Level 2 technician with people-management experience - or a seasoned team leader ready for the next step - this role offers a direct development path toward IT Service Management over the next two years., * Strong Level 2 technical background with around 5 years in IT support.

  • At least 2 years of people-management or team-lead responsibilities.
  • Confident leading a room, motivating others, and setting standards.
  • Excellent communication skills with a passion for customer service.
  • Solid experience with Microsoft 365, Windows, macOS, networking fundamentals, and typical MSP technologies.
  • A proactive, energetic approach - someone who genuinely loves tech and loves helping people.

Ideal/High-End Candidate Profile

(You don't need all of this - but if you do, we want to speak to you!)

  • Experience leading diverse or multi-location teams.
  • Exposure to out-of-hours or international service operations.
  • An interest in developing into an IT Service Manager within 18-24 months.
  • Comfortable influencing stakeholders, leading meetings, and driving improvement.
  • Experience in an MSP environment (highly desirable)., * managing team: 2 years (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Flexitime
  • Sick pay
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Casual dress
  • Company events, * Bereavement leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sick pay

About the company

PAAC IT is a fast-growing Managed Service Provider supporting businesses across London, Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex. We're looking for an energetic and passionate technical leader who loves technology, thrives in a lively team environment, and can command a room with confidence.

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