1st Line Support Analyst

Dawsongroup; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Birthday/leave recognition

Job summary

Dawsongroup is seeking a 1st Line Desktop Support Analyst to be based in Milton Keynes. The role is the first contact for incidents and service requests, helping colleagues return to work quickly with clear communication throughout each ticket.

You will support a range of business systems, diagnose common IT issues, and manage tickets through the Help Desk platform, while growing your technical experience in a supportive Group IT environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting users in a Help Desk, Desktop Support or similar technical service environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, with basic administration across Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and VMware Horizon.
• Experience deploying or managing devices through Microsoft Intune.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line IT support across a range of business systems and technologies by telephone, email, remote support tools and face to face.
• Diagnose and resolve common hardware, software, network and access issues, including password resets and account administration.
• Log, categorise, prioritise and manage tickets through the Help Desk platform, keeping records accurate and progressing work within agreed SLAs.
• Configure, deploy and support desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and Android and iPhone devices, including device management through Microsoft Intune.
• Identify recurring issues, contribute to the knowledge base and escalate complex incidents to 2nd Line Support while maintaining ownership and communication.

Skills

Help Desk

Desktop Support

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

VMware Horizon

Intune

Job description

About This Role

Are you a 1st Line Desktop Support Analyst, IT Support Analyst or Help Desk Analyst looking for a role where you can build your technical experience while making a visible difference to colleagues every day? Based in Milton Keynes, this permanent Group IT role is the first point of contact for incidents and service requests, helping users get back to work quickly while keeping communication clear throughout each ticket.

• Provide first line IT support across a range of business systems and technologies by telephone, email, remote support tools and face to face
• Diagnose and resolve common hardware, software, network and access issues, including password resets and account administration
• Log, categorise, prioritise and manage tickets through the Help Desk platform, keeping records accurate and progressing work within agreed SLAs
• Configure, deploy and support desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and Android and iPhone mobile devices, including device management through Microsoft Intune
• Identify recurring issues, contribute to the knowledge base and escalates complex incidents to 2nd Line Support while maintaining ownership and communication

About This Role

Are you a 1st Line Desktop Support Analyst, IT Support Analyst or Help Desk Analyst looking for a role where you can build your technical experience while making a visible difference to colleagues every day? Based in Milton Keynes, this permanent Group IT role is the first point of contact for incidents and service requests, helping users get back to work quickly while keeping communication clear throughout each ticket.

• Provide first line IT support across a range of business systems and technologies by telephone, email, remote support tools and face to face
• Diagnose and resolve common hardware, software, network and access issues, including password resets and account administration
• Log, categorise, prioritise and manage tickets through the Help Desk platform, keeping records accurate and progressing work within agreed SLAs
• Configure, deploy and support desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and Android and iPhone mobile devices, including device management through Microsoft Intune
• Identify recurring issues, contribute to the knowledge base and escalates complex incidents to 2nd Line Support while maintaining ownership and communication

About You

You will bring a helpful, curious approach and enjoy working through technical issues in a calm and structured way. Not sure you meet every point below? We value potential, transferable skills and a willingness to learn, so please do not rule yourself out.

• Experience supporting users in a Help Desk, Desktop Support or similar technical service environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, with basic administration experience across Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and VMware Horizon
• Experience deploying or managing devices through Microsoft Intune
• An understanding of ITIL Service Management principles, with ITIL Foundation or Microsoft fundamentals certifications welcomed but not essential
• Clear communication, strong problem solving skills and a customer focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership and ask for support when needed

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business since 1935 and has more than 50 years of experience in asset rental, supporting customers across a broad range of specialist markets. Group IT helps keep that wider business connected and productive, with a culture built around integrity, ownership, collaboration and finding practical ways to work smarter.

• A business that values growth in both its people and its operations
• A team environment where collaboration, communication and knowledge sharing matter
• A commitment to providing safe, fulfilling and rewarding careers
• A company focused on solving customer challenges and continually improving how it works

About Your Future

This role offers a strong starting point for someone who wants to deepen their technical knowledge and develop within a broad Group IT environment. You will gain exposure to a varied technology estate, work closely with experienced 2nd Line colleagues and have access to support that can help you shape your next career step.

• Funded training and internal progression pathways, both nationally and worldwide
• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• 2x life assurance scheme and long term incentives
• Cycle to work schemes and seasonal gifts
• Wellbeing and mental health support

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to turn your interest in technology into a rewarding career with a business that will support your growth? Join Dawsongroup and help keep our people connected, supported and moving forward, because people are our greatest asset.