IT 1st Line Support Technician

East Surrey College
Redhill, UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£28,337.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Outlook Issue Tracking Systems Network Troubleshooting Windows Search Microsoft SharePoint Office365 Microsoft InTune Information Technology

Job description

Are you passionate about technology and delivering excellent customer service? We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive IT 1st Line Support Technician to join our IT Services team and play a key role in supporting the systems and technologies that underpin teaching, learning and business operations across the College Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with people and supporting a modern Microsoft 365 environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, providing first-line technical support to staff and students while contributing to the continuous improvement of our IT services.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll act as the first point of contact for IT support requests, providing timely and effective assistance via phone, email, ticketing systems and face-to-face support. You’ll troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues, configure and deploy devices, support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint, and assist with account management and user access requests. You’ll also help maintain accurate documentation, support onboarding and offboarding activities, monitor IT systems, and work closely with colleagues to identify opportunities for service improvement.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a 1st Line IT Support role
  • Strong hands-on experience of Microsoft 365 (O365) administration, Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager and Windows 11
  • Understanding of Microsoft Windows desktop technologies
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to work

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking, If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

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