1st Line Support

Gold Group
Coventry, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Online Services
DNS
Monitoring of Systems
Hyper-V
Issue Tracking Systems
Subnetting
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Windows Server
Network Monitoring
SharePoint
Software Deployment
Virtualization Technology
Backup and Restore
Wi-Fi Technology
Office365
Microsoft InTune
Veeam
Cisco networks
Windows Client

Job description

I am recruiting for a 1st Line IT Support Engineer to join a team of 14 IT Support Engineers and you will provide hands-on, 1st Line IT support across a wide range of technologies, ensuring users at all levels of the business receive a reliable and high-quality IT service.

As a 1st Line IT Support Engineer you will need to be proactive and customer-focused providing IT Support and will join a fast-paced, project-driven organisation operating across more than 30 offices throughout the UK and ROI.

1st Line IT Support Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1st technical support to users
  • Take ownership of IT support tickets and incidents through to resolution
  • Perform support ticket administration and maintain accurate documentation
  • Carry out password resets and user account administration
  • Monitor network and infrastructure systems, escalating issues where required
  • Support joiner, mover, and leaver processes, including account changes and device provisioning
  • Procure and manage IT equipment including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices
  • Build, configure, and upgrade laptops and desktops as required
  • Deploy applications and manage updates
  • Perform backup and restore operations
  • Deliver desktop and end-user break/fix support
  • Troubleshoot network, VPN, Microsoft Teams, and audio-visual meeting issues
  • Support Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, Active Directory, and Exchange Online environments
  • Manage incidents, service requests, and access control through the ITSM platform
  • Support mobile device management (MDM/MAM) solutions
  • Complete timesheets accurately to support project cost monitoring

Requirements

  • ITIL v4 Foundation certification
  • 2+ years experience in an IT support or service desk role
  • Experience of working in an ITIL based service function
  • Windows 11 build, troubleshooting and configuration
  • Microsoft 365 (O365) / SharePoint
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Exchange Online
  • Basic network troubleshooting knowledge (IP subnets, DNS. Wi-Fi & VPN)
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to work under pressure

1st Line IT Support Engineer Desirable Skills:

  • Exposure to Intune and mobile device management
  • Experience with Wi-Fi solutions (e.g. Cisco)
  • Knowledge of Hyper-V virtualisation
  • Backup technologies such as Veeam
  • Experience with monitoring tools
  • Microsoft certifications

1st Line IT Support Engineer Benefits

Benefits & conditions

  • Medical Insurance
  • Financial Planning Support
  • Death in Service
  • Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Permanent Total Disability Insurance
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
  • Company Sick Pay,
  • Investment in personal and professional training
  • Professional Memberships
  • Health checks
  • Wellbeing training and support
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flu jabs
  • Eyecare and of course paid holiday.

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