1st Line Support Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a First Line Support / Junior Application Support Analyst to join their in-house IT team in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their IT career to gain valuable experience in application and technical support while working in a supportive environment. The role involves providing first-line support, assisting users with hardware and software, and liaising with vendors.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Group life cover

Annual salary reviews

Flu jabs

Social events and birthday leave

Charity engagement and referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an IT support role or 2 years’ office-based experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, and access issues.
• Support bespoke internal applications and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Liaise with external IT service providers and software vendors.

Skills

Communication

Technical Support

Microsoft Office

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Recognized IT qualification

Job description

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Position: First Line Support / Junior Support Analyst

Location: Guildford

Salary: Up to £27,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time (Office-based)

The Role

Are you early in your IT career and looking to grow your skills in a professional and supportive environment? We’re currently recruiting for a First Line Support / Junior Application Support Analyst to join an in-house IT team based in Guildford.

This role is ideal for someone with foundational IT support experience who is eager to develop further in application and technical support. You’ll be the first point of contact for internal IT queries and gain hands-on experience with bespoke applications, hardware support, and vendor coordination.

Benefits Include:

• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Group life cover
• Annual salary reviews
• Flu jabs
• Social events and birthday leave
• Charity engagement and referral programme

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, and access issues.
• Support bespoke internal applications and escalate complex issues
• appropriately.
• Assist users in navigating and making effective use of internal systems.
• Set up and relocate hardware including computers, monitors, and peripherals.
• Liaise with external IT service providers and software vendors.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation on IT procedures and solutions.

About You:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an IT support role or 2 years’ office-based experience with a recognised IT qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and
• Excel.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to learn.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Interested in hearing more about this role? Apply directly or email your CV to [emailprotected]