1st Line IT Support Technician

European Electronique LTD.; Ascot; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals provided

Job summary

European Electronique is seeking a term-time + 4 weeks on-site 1st Line IT Support Technician in Ascot. You will provide frontline advisory, diagnose issues, log calls in ConnectWise and work within a busy service desk to meet SLA times.

The role requires Windows/M365/server knowledge, network fundamentals, and desktop/mobile support. A+ or equivalent and education/service desk experience are preferred. Hours 8:00–16:30; RTW with no sponsorship. Free meals provided.

Qualifications

• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent experience.
• Good working knowledge of Windows Desktop operating systems and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and core server applications such as Active Directory.
• Good working knowledge of MacOS, iOS and Android Operating systems.
• Good understanding of network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs, with the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Good understanding of supporting desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, printers and AV equipment.
• Familiarity with device imaging, software installation, and patch updates.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical customers and users with a wide range of experience and abilities.
• Be able to work proactively, unsupervised and using your own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Prior experience of working in an education or service desk environment.
• Relevant Microsoft qualifications an advantage.
• Understanding of MDM systems such as Jamf or Intune
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in software and hardware, and to undertake technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional 1st line technical advisory, diagnostic and repair support to teaching staff and pupils via telephone and email.
• Log calls on ConnectWise and own them through to resolution if escalated.
• Monitor/manage call queues to meet SLA times and escalate as needed.
• Ensure escalation process is followed and keep customers updated on status.
• Ensure compliance with school and European Electronique security policies.
• Complete additional ad hoc project work as required.
• Assist Service Management with additional duties as needed.
• Suggest improvements to practices and performance to raise service levels.

Skills

Windows & M365

Mac/iOS/Android support

Networking basics

Device imaging

Communicating to non-technical users

Education/service desk experience

Education

CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent

Tools

ConnectWise

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Jamf

Intune

Job description

This is a rarely available opportunity for a term time + 4 weeks onsite 1st Line IT Support Technician role

Department: Managed Service

Reporting to: Head of Managed Service

Location: Fully onsite - Papplewick, Windsor Road, Ascot, SL5 7LH (free on site parking).

Work pattern - 39 weeks term time + 4 additional weeks

Salary - £26,000 for hours described above.

Hours - 8am - 4.30pm with 1hr for lunch

Free meals provided

Enhanced DBS certificate will be required for this role

Full RTW also required, no sponsorship available

You must be within commutable distance to the location of role

Company Overview

European Electronique is a leading systems integrator specializing in secure technology platforms, including Hybrid IT, Cyber Security, and Networking Infrastructure. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that optimize IT investments and provide excellent customer care.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a professional 1st line technical advisory, diagnostic and repair support service to all teaching staff and pupils within a busy support desk environment, via telephone and email.
• To log calls on ConnectWise and if escalated, own them through to resolution.
• To monitor/manage calls queues to ensure all incidents are dealt with within agreed SLA timescales, escalating where required to ensure that timescales are met.
• To ensure that the escalation process is adhered to at all times and that the customer is fully updated on the status of all ongoing problems and escalations.
• To ensure compliance with both the school's and European Electronique's security policies and protocols.
• To complete additional ad hoc project work, as required.
• To assist the Service Management team by carrying out reasonable requests for additional duties as and when required.
• To make recommendations on potential improvements to working practices and performance to improve service levels and customer satisfaction.

Essential key skills and experience

• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent experience.
• Good working knowledge of Windows Desktop operating systems and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and core server applications such as Active Directory.
• Good working knowledge of MacOS, iOS and Android Operating systems.
• Good understanding of network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs, with the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Good understanding of supporting desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, printers and AV equipment.
• Familiarity with device imaging, software installation, and patch updates.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical customers and users with a wide range of experience and abilities.
• Be able to work proactively, unsupervised and using your own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Prior experience of working in an education or service desk environment.
• Relevant Microsoft qualifications an advantage.
• Understanding of MDM systems such as Jamf or Intune
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in software and hardware, and to undertake technical certifications.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If there are any adjustments or accommodations you require for the interview, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to facilitate these.