First Line IT support

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Cheshire
Salary
Bonus scheme
Posted
04 Jul 2022
Closes
05 Jul 2022
Sectors
IT, IT Support
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
First Line IT Support

Up to GBP26k + Bonuses + Benefits

Location: Cheadle

Key Responsibilities within this IT support role:

Logging all issues within the agreed work management system, keeping customers informed at regular intervals with progress

Assigning all tickets which are logged into the work management system via email, escalating to the appropriate support teams where required

Resolving incidents on a First Time Fix basis wherever possible, and when not possible, escalate to 2nd or 3rd line technicians or to an appropriate third party

Proactively manage and prioritise work queue, delivering consistently to agreed SLAs and quality levels

Provide remote support to colleagues for all IT issues & when needed undertaking desk side visits to colleagues at all levels as needed to resolve issues

Ensure regular security and upgrades are applied to desktops and laptops to ensure they are kept up to date

Completing internal desk moves & deploying new desktops

Identifying opportunities for process improvement or change within the Service Desk

Ensuring that the Configuration Management Database is kept up to date

Creating and maintaining knowledge base articles to enable consistency and learning within the IT Service Desk

Setting up new users, movers and completing leaver requests in accordance with HR requirements

Qualities and Skills needed for this IT support role:

Experience in a 1st line or IT Helpdesk role

Good problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7 & 10

Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory

Experience of Laptop & Mobile Configuration

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a regulated business

An understanding of ITIL Service Management approaches would be beneficial

Benefits included for this IT support role:

25 days holiday which can be flexed up/down

Private medical care insurance

Ride to work scheme

Free Gym access and local bar/restaurant discounts

Health cash plan

Birthdays Off!

Gain a strong career path within financial services

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