1st Line Support Engineer

Lester Aldridge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Training and development

Tech-driven environment

Job summary

Lester Aldridge is seeking a proactive 1st Line Support Engineer to join the IT team in London. You will be the frontline for IT support, helping Partners and staff resolve hardware, software, and service issues with a professional and customer-focused approach.

You will configure devices, support Microsoft 365 and Azure, manage incidents, and contribute to IT security and service improvements within an ITIL framework.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering frontline IT support in an service environment.
• Solid knowledge of desktop support, Windows 10, and related hardware.
• Experience with Microsoft Server environments (2016+).
• Familiarity with AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS, and system administration.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, and Office apps.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Awareness of IT security, change management, and ITIL practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Organised, time-efficient, and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive 1st line IT support to Partners and staff.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and configuration issues.
• Set up and maintain laptops, desktops, and peripherals.
• Support mobile devices and manage incidents per SLAs.
• Log incidents accurately and drive to resolution.
• Monitor networks and hosting systems to prevent issues.
• Assist IT improvement projects and IT change processes.
• Advise users on IT products and best practices.
• Promote information security in coordination with leadership.

Skills

Windows 10

Desktop support

Microsoft 365

Azure

Active Directory

VMware

ITIL

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Office 365 Admin

VMware

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused 1st Line Support Engineer to join our IT team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality IT support across the firm, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and excellent service to all users.

About the Role

As a 1st Line Support Engineer, you’ll be the first point of contact for IT support queries, providing professional and responsive assistance to Partners, fee earners, and business support teams. You’ll handle a wide range of technical issues, from troubleshooting hardware and software to configuring devices and maintaining infrastructure systems.

Working as part of a collaborative and knowledgeable IT team, you’ll help maintain a stable and secure IT environment, contributing to the continual improvement of systems and services in line with ITIL best practices.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing responsive 1st line support and resolving IT issues efficiently in line with SLAs.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining laptops, desktops, and related peripherals.
• Setting up and supporting company mobile devices.
• Investigating, resolving, and escalating incidents as required.
• Ensuring all incidents are logged accurately and managed through to resolution.
• Monitoring internal networks, infrastructure, and hosting systems, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact service.
• Supporting the implementation and delivery of IT improvement projects.
• Taking proactive action on information security matters in collaboration with the Service Desk Team Leader.
• Implementing changes following IT change management procedures.
• Providing advice and guidance to users on IT products, services, and best practices.
• Performing regular maintenance tasks and ensuring compliance with firm-wide procedures and security standards.
• Adhering to Health and Safety policies and promoting best practice in all aspects of IT service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in an IT service environment delivering front-line support.
• Strong technical knowledge of desktop support, including Windows 10 and related hardware.
• Understanding of Microsoft Server environments (2016+).
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, and system administration.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, and Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of VMware or similar virtualisation technologies.
• Awareness of antivirus procedures, IT security, and change management processes.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a calm and professional approach.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work logically and efficiently.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• A collaborative and adaptable team player, keen to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Access to flexible benefits.
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive, and technology-driven working environment.

If you’re an enthusiastic IT professional with a passion for problem-solving and delivering excellent service, we’d love to hear from you.