Job Title: Technical Support Engineer
Location: Hull
Salary: Up to GBP 28,000 DOE
Job type: Permanent / Full Time - 40 Hrs. Mon-Fri
About the role:
We are a leading regional IT Solutions Provider and Sage Accredited Business Partner based in Hull. We are looking for a Support Engineer to join our growing Technical Support team.
The applicant must have experience working in a 1st line IT support role, have excellent customer service skills, be solution focused and be able to work to tight deadlines. The applicant will be required to travel so a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use is required. A minimum of 1 years' experience working within managed services support is desirable.
The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day support of our client base at a 1st line level. Client facing installations will be undertaken as well as the introduction of new solutions that will improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
You may be required to be flexible at times as you may be asked to work outside normal office hours to meet the needs of clients.
It is expected that the successful candidate will take part in the on-call rota after being in employment for 6 months.
Key Requirements:
Essential
* Efficiently troubleshooting IT issues, including desktop, application, telecoms, printing, networking and site communications, either in person, over the phone or remotely
* Help troubleshoot and manage the resolution of issues with the assistance of third-party vendors
* Take ownership of, prioritise and keep users informed of ticket progress
* Show excellent understanding of Cyber Security principles
* Ability to perform maintenance and configuration tasks on switches, firewalls and wireless equipment
* Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals, and network management
* Understanding of networking components (i.e. VPN, LAN, WAN, VLAN, DNS and DHCP)
* A comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Operating Systems
* Experience with industry standard firewalls (preferably SonicWALL) or equivalent
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* Conversant with Microsoft 365 products
* Customer focused with outstanding customer empathy
* Hold a full UK driving license
* Ability to commute to head office: HU7 0AE
Desirable
* Previous experience supporting and maintaining the latest Windows Server and Windows Desktop environments
* Experience of administering Active Directory and GPO
* Experience delivering client facing IT projects through to completion
* Microsoft Hyper-V Management
* Exposure to VOIP systems and principles
* Exposure to Web Hosting and DNS
* Exposure to Microsoft Azure
* Exposure to Apple and Linux Operating Systems
* Exposure to Remote Desktop Services
* Microsoft 365 Certified (Preferably Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert)
Benefits:
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and continuous service reward)
* Company commission + bonus scheme
* A company culture that promotes work life balance
* Continued learning and development
* Access to mental health support
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