L1 Support Engineer - Reading

Matchtech
Whiteley, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 34K

Job location

Whiteley, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Issue Tracking Systems
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Software
SC Clearance

Job description

  • Provide Level 1 technical support for end users and customers.
  • Log, manage, and resolve incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.
  • Perform initial troubleshooting and diagnosis of technical issues.
  • Escalate complex issues to appropriate support teams when required.
  • Keep customers informed of incident progress and resolution.
  • Maintain accurate ticket updates and documentation.
  • Contribute to knowledge articles and support documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with wider support and engineering teams.

Technologies:

  • Support
  • ITIL
  • Microsoft 365
  • Security
  • Windows
  • Office 365

Requirements

  • Hold active UK Security Clearance (SC).
  • Be a sole national of one of the following countries: United Kingdom, Italy, or Japan.
  • Previous experience in a Service Desk or L1 Support environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
  • Experience working with ticketing systems and SLA-driven environments.
  • Knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft technologies.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple incidents effectively.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft 365 technologies is desirable.
  • ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.
  • Experience within secure or government environments is desirable.
  • Strong customer-focused approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working full-time onsite in Reading., We are recruiting for an Edgewing L1 Support Engineer to join a secure and fast-paced support environment in Reading. This is an initial contract opportunity offering up to £360 per day inside IR35 via umbrella. The role is full-time onsite, five days per week, and requires active SC clearance. It is ideal for an experienced first-line support professional with strong customer service skills and a passion for resolving technical issues in a secure operational environment.

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