IT Support Engineer
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Job description
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), delivering IT services into a government department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional IT team supporting a secure, enterprise-scale environment where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality deskside support to end users.
As a Deskside Technician, you will act as the escalation point for technical issues that cannot be resolved by the 1st Line Service Desk. You'll provide hands-on technical support, take ownership of incidents through to resolution and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 2nd Line deskside support for hardware, software and application issues.
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Act as the escalation point for technical incidents from the Service Desk.
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Take ownership of incidents and service requests through to successful resolution.
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Troubleshoot desktop, laptop, peripheral and Microsoft Windows issues.
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Diagnose technical faults and escalate to 3rd Line Support where appropriate.
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Keep users informed with regular updates throughout the incident lifecycle.
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Build strong relationships with end users and provide excellent customer service.
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Support continuous service improvement initiatives and follow ITIL best practice.
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Work collaboratively with wider IT teams to ensure outstanding service delivery.
Requirements
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Previous experience in a Deskside Support, IT Support or 2nd Line Support role.
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365.
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Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
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Experience working within an enterprise or large-scale IT environment.
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Strong communication and customer service skills.
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Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple incidents simultaneously.
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Experience working within an ITIL environment is desirable.
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Previous experience supporting public sector or government environments would be advantageous.
Desirable Qualifications
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ITIL Foundation
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CompTIA A+
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Microsoft certifications or equivalent experience