They provide IT Support Services, as well as being a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all things Business IT, such as Hardware, Software, Security and Broadband.
They are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the Technical Team and provide excellent support and services to their end customers.
The position will involve dealing with support queries from customers and using tools remotely to resolve issues. You will also be required to visit customer sites and install kit or troubleshoot problems as and when needed, therefore having transport (car) is imperative. The work is varied, with different aspects both in day-to-day IT Support and proposing appropriate solutions for customers and then implementing them.
Duties include –
* 1st and 2nd line support for IT Helpdesk with a view to eventual 3rd line as skills are gained
* Giving support by telephone, remote or on-site visits.
* Use of Teamviewer Software for remote access.
* Using Autotask Helpdesk System for logging, updating and closing of Helpdesk tickets.
* Monitoring of backups for clients and liaising with them to ensure backups run successfully.
* Monitoring of on-site backups, and remedy when issues happen.
* Configuration and Installation of Hardware and Software, both remotely to client site and on-site (e.G., Deploy new PC). Including configuration of Office 365 and Active Directory users where applicable.
* Preparing Quotes for clients - Hardware, Software and Services; in conjunction with Technical Specialist and Senior Technical Specialist. Training will be given on this.
Skills required
Hardware: -
Essential
PCs / Laptops / Tablets
Network kit (Routers, Switches, VPN), NAS,
Servers
Backup devices (NAS, Tape, RDX, etc.).
Additional
NAS
Cabling (e.G. Wiring CAT5/6 cables, sockets).
Software: -
Experience in Microsoft Windows Products (at least 3 years):-
Office 365 – Administration, deployment and security.
Windows Server (2016 onwards).
Desktop OS (Windows 7, 8, 10, 11).
Office (2013, 2016 and Office 365).
Google Workspace.
Max OSX (El Capitan onwards).
Anti-Virus – (training can be given on this via ESET).
Encryption - (training can be given on this via ESET).
Sage installation (training can be given).
VMWare vSphere / Hyper-V.
Backup solutions.
Services: -
Broadband (ADSL, FTTC)
Voice-over-IP (training can be given)
As well as on-the-job learning, training will be given in the products we sell and deploy to customers e.G. ESET security products, Draytek network products.
Other training e.G. Microsoft can be agreed after probation period.
Due to the need to provide on-site support the role requires use of your own car for visits to customers. A full, clean driving licence is required. Mileage is paid at standard mileage rates.
Standard Hours are 9am to 5.30pm
There can be some elements of out-of-hours working (overtime). These will be agreed with our Senior Technical Specialist when required
Salary description
£33000.00 - £39000.00 per year