1st Line Support Analyst

Intercity Technology Limited
Bedford, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Bedford, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
JIRA
Cloud Computing
DNS
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
System Center Configuration Manager
Networking Basics
Remote Service Software
TeamViewer
Wi-Fi Technology
Software Troubleshooting
Zendesk
ServiceNow

Job description

This isn't just about logging tickets. You'll play a key role in how the 1st Line function runs day to day, supporting the Team Lead, improving ticket quality, and helping other analysts develop.

You'll still be hands-on with technical support, but you'll also be the person people turn to when things need escalating, sense-checking, or doing properly. Our team provides 24/7 support to our customers and we work across 2 shift patterns, 07:00 - 16:00 and 10:00 - 19:00 This role is based in our Meppershall office (near Bedford), we offer hybrid working. A driving licence is required., * Support the day-to-day running of the 1st Line Service Desk alongside the Team Lead.

  • Act as the first point of contact for IT support queries across a range of clients.
  • Supporting and managing the team
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and basic network issues.
  • Accurately log, manage, and close tickets within agreed SLA's.
  • Manage escalations from 1st Line analysts, ensuring quality and completeness.
  • Improve ticket standards across the team - clear updates, strong troubleshooting, correct categorisation.
  • Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to junior analysts.
  • Challenge unnecessary escalations and drive first-time resolution.
  • Communicate clearly with users at all levels, adapting your approach where needed.

Requirements

If you're already a strong 1st Line Support Analyst and ready to step up, this is your move. We're looking for a Senior 1st Line Support Analyst to join our Service Desk team., * Previous experience in a 1st line IT support or service desk environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft 365.
  • Experience as a team leader or of managing within a team
  • Experience with Active Directory (user admin, password resets).
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS).
  • Experience using service desk tools such as ServiceNow, Freshdesk, or Jira.
  • Comfortable using remote support tools (e.g. TeamViewer, AnyDesk, SCCM).
  • Confidence in reviewing ticket quality and supporting others to improve.
  • Strong communication skills and a calm, structured approach under pressure., * Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive mindset.
  • Highly organised with good time management.
  • Confident supporting and guiding others.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment.
  • Willing to learn, develop, and step into greater responsibility.

Benefits & conditions

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service.
  • Annual pay reviews.
  • Holiday buy scheme.
  • All-company bonus scheme.
  • Death in service cover.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Company pension.
  • Active social calendar.
  • A strong focus on developing our people.

About the company

Intercity Technology provides reliable and secure technologies in communications, cloud, and managed services, with a big difference - Intercity is a technology solutions partner that isn't all about tech. It's about a great bunch of people combining their passion, expertise, and dedication to deliver extraordinary results for businesses. Our vision is to be the best technology partner to work for and with - we are really proud of our achievements so far: * Customer Net Promoter Score of +92 * Gold Award Investors in People Accreditation * Employer of the Year 2025 - British Business Excellence Award * Gold Eco Vadis rating - Among the Top 3% of Companies for Sustainability Performance We select candidates with the right skills, experience, and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome all applications. As a specialist in secure technology solutions, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, so we can ensure compliance with our ISO27001 (Information Security) and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. We are committed to using any personal information you may give us in a secure and proper manner, for more information please see our privacy policy on our website.

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