Technical Support Engineer

First Military Recruitment
Portsmouth, UK
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£30,000.0 - £40,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Business Software Computer Literacy Odoo

Job description

  • Deliver clear, practical technical and system support via phone, email and ticket systems from the office location.
  • Manage, log and prioritise customer requests through to resolution within CRM/ticketing platform.
  • Lead classroom and virtual (MS Teams) product training sessions.
  • Create support collateral including FAQs, datasheets, user manuals and video tutorials.
  • Technically evaluate potential new products/systems and provide feedback to commercial teams.
  • Assist Sales with technical system calculations and pre-sales technical guidance.

Requirements

  • Ability to work primarily on-site from office location to collaborate with team members, perform hands-on testing and lead classroom sessions.
  • Proven IT, electronic, electrical or technical support background with strong computer literacy and an understanding of hardware/software interactions.
  • A high capacity, knack for technology and eager attitude to learn new hardware, software and specialized systems quickly.
  • You enjoy presenting to groups, running online meetings and standing in front of a camera to host instructional videos.
  • A logical, methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical problems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to write clear guides and communicate complex ideas simply.

Desirable:

  • System Exposure: Any prior exposure to Fire Alarm systems, Aspirating Smoke Detection, Linear Heat Detection, or Emergency Voice Communication systems is a bonus, but not required.
  • Basic experience using video/media creation tools or modern business software/CRMs (e.g. Odoo).

Benefits & conditions

  • 28 days (inclusive of 8 standard UK bank holidays) for full-time employees working a 5-day week.
  • Entitlement increases by 1 day per year after 2 years’ service, up to a maximum of 33 days.
  • Funded industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. FIA Fundamentals in FD&A / BS5839-1 standards)
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Professional development & training bonds.
  • Occasional lunch provided by the company.
  • Discretionary annual bonus (at the discretion of management and strictly dependent on the company’s overall profitability).

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