Technical Service Specialist

Jenoptik
Farnborough, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

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

Job location

Farnborough, United Kingdom

Tech stack

HTML
Software Applications
CSS
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Data Centers
IIS
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
JSON
Network Layer
Network Configuration and Change Management
Powershell
SQL Databases
TCP/IP
Information Technology
Web Technologies

Job description

The SAAS Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to our clients. Successful candidates will be responsible in assisting our clients, supporting their needs, and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner, ensuring their satisfaction with our software application. This role requires a flexible approach; our clients' needs will not always neatly fit into the working day. Candidates for this role must be prepared to fulfil an 'Out of Hours' support rota with other members of the SAAS team, for which additional payment will be made., Build and maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in client meetings. Respond to requests from customers, answer questions, address complaints or concerns, and communicate in a manner that is both respectful and representative of the company. Identify and troubleshoot technical issues with our web-based software application. Escalate complex issues to the appropriate team members and cross-function with other departments. Communicate technical issues to customers and stakeholders in a way they'll understand. Share feature requests and effective workarounds with team members, to proactively identify and address potential barriers to effective working. Inform customers about new features and functionalities. Follow up with customers to ensure their technical issues are resolved. Gather customer feedback and share with our Product, Sales, and Marketing teams. Assist in training and mentoring junior Customer Support Representatives. Continuously exploring opportunities for Jenoptik and its customers, improving processes and creative solutions to serve client needs. Delivering key operational support to customers and meeting, exceeding SLAs. Monitoring performance & managing parameters to provide fast response. Successful security clearance and vetting is mandatory for this role., Private Healthcare Profit Share Scheme Annual Leave Purchase Enhanced Maternity & Paternity 6% Employer Pension Contribution CSR Day Benefits Hub C2W Electric Vehicle Charging Points Income Protection On-site Showers Death in Service Free Parking Summer & Christmas Social Events

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and to tight timescales while managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for customer service, to work alongside our Technical Support and Customer Service teams to continuously help improve the way we work, in serving our clients' needs and delivering a quality service., Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or demonstrable experience of working within this field. Experience in a customer support role. Familiarity with multiple technologies, including networking, Data Center, Security and Cloud. Familiarity with web technologies and knowledge of HTML, CSS, JSON, IIS. Experience with network configuration and architecture - Layer 2/Layer 3 Switching/Routing, TCP/IP and VPN Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Passion for customer service. Grounded understanding of SQL Databases and query building. Cloud platforms & Server build experience. Knowledge of PowerShell scripting. Advanced fault diagnostics and problem-solving skills.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance

About the company

We create photonic solutions to shape the world of tomorrow, together with people who embrace brilliant ideas with openness and curiosity. With teams in over 80 countries, we offer you the opportunity to reach your full potential., With its Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Smart Mobility Solutions, Jenoptik provides photonics-based, innovative and sustainable solutions, including technology and services for road safety and security. As an end-to-end solution provider, we support our customers with the provision of roadside equipment and software, including integration, installation, maintenance and financing models through to full-service operation of our solutions. Our strong global presence and installation base is supported by a longstanding partner network with tens of thousands systems deployed worldwide. Leveraging 90 years of experience and 40 years in ANPR, Jenoptik is a world-leading enabler for road safety and civil security, with intelligent solutions and services constantly evolving to help make roads, journeys, communities and our environment safer around the globe.

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