Senior IT Engineer
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
You will effectively support clients and colleagues as requested in a timely manner in line with the client's support contracts., You are required to provide reactive and pro-active technical support services and incident management for the following types of work:
- Monitoring and maintaining systems and networks
- Installation and configuration of systems
- Diagnosing faults on both hardware and software
- Solving technical and application issues by phone, email or in person
- Walking clients through troubleshooting steps
- Re-fitting and/or replacing of client hardware
- Supporting updates and/or roll-outs for client applications (training of users as needed)
- Working to SLA's
- Prioritising and managing multiple open tickets
- Establishing good working relationships with clients
You will also;
- Take details of any problem or service requirement from clients even if they fall outside of your remit - then escalate these appropriately to the relevant team
- Take ownership of tickets as appropriate and continue to own the task until completed even if elements of the work are delegated to others
- At times, be required to work out of the Office, at Client sites or our Core site. This will require travel possible overnight stays and has potential for working out of office hours
- Check for work-related emails, messages and calls from colleagues or clients out of regular office hours (evenings and weekends), especially following any significant project or support activity, to ensure client requirements are met and colleagues are supported
In addition you will have the following higher-level responsibilities:
- Testing and evaluating any new tech/applications/processes
- Training of new employees
- Being an escalation point for your 2nd and 3rd Line colleagues
- Problem ticket management conduct root cause analysis
- Project Work
- Ticket queue management, prioritising and allocating work as necessary
- Maintenance of technical documentation
- Keeping yourself informed of all on-going projects and multi user impacting issues
Requirements
Do you have experience in Root cause analysis?, * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients (up to senior management levels, using appropriate and professional language)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out tasks to completion within parameters and instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- Proven experience in an IT Support Role and Team
- Must follow all integrated ISO management systems, be aware of and comply with all ISO data security systems at all times.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
- Must be able to talk, listen and be clear and concise in all telephone and written communications
- Must complete all necessary paperwork and administrative tasks as required by your work including timesheets, expenses, ticket notes and all peripheral administrative tasks for this role in a clear and accurate manner
- Ability to handle constantly changing flow of traffic; remain productive during slow times, be able to multitask effectively during busy times, exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
Benefits & conditions
Benefits after probationary period:
- Subsidised health and dental care
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Discount platform
- Pension contribution - 5% company contribution
- Generous holiday entitlement
- One day off for birthday
- Half price internet connectivity
- Ride2Work scheme
- Department incentives
- Volunteer day scheme