2nd Line Support Technician

Spectrum IT; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance

On-call allowance

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and career developm

Job summary

Spectrum IT in Birmingham is expanding its IT function and seeks a 2nd Line Support Technician to join a growing team in a busy transport and logistics business.

You will provide first and second line support across Windows, Microsoft 365 and AD, maintain desktops and laptops, and visit other sites as required. The role includes an on-call rota with fixed payment and full on-site work.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows desktop operating systems.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 installation and configuration.
• Second-line support experience and Active Directory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Be the first/second point of contact for IT support across a broad range of technologies and users.
• Install, configure and support Windows devices, Microsoft 365 and business applications.
• Support Active Directory administration.
• Maintain desktops, laptops and mobile devices.
• Carry out daily system health checks and monitor backups.
• Escalate complex issues and drive to resolution.
• Maintain technical documentation.
• Support IT projects as the team grows.
• Visit other company sites when required.
• Take part in a one week in four on-call rota with fixed pay.

Skills

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Hardware support

Networking basics

Mobile devices

Customer service

Job description

2nd Line Support Technician

Birmingham

£28,000-£32,000

Fully onsite (5 days a week)

If you're in IT support and want to be part of a team that's being built from the ground up rather than simply inheriting old processes, this role is worth a look.

This is an 2nd Line Support Technician position with a well-established UK transport and logistics business that's investing heavily in its internal IT function following a recent acquisition.

Good IT support isn't just about fixing problems. It's about making sure nearly a thousand people can do their jobs without technology getting in the way.

The business is one of the UK's largest rail freight operators, Following a recent acquisition, they're investing in a stronger internal IT function and building a team that can support the next stage of the business.

This is an opportunity to join that team from the beginning.

You'll be supporting colleagues across multiple locations, solving day-to-day technical issues, maintaining core IT systems and helping create a more responsive, reliable service for the business. If you enjoy variety, taking ownership of problems and making life easier for end users, you'll find plenty to get involved in.

What you'll be doing

You'll be the first point of contact for IT support, providing first and second line support across a broad range of technologies and users.

Your work will include:

• Resolving IT incidents and service requests from end users.
• Installing, configuring and supporting Windows devices, Microsoft 365 and business applications.
• Supporting Active Directory administration.
• Maintaining desktops, laptops, mobile devices and associated hardware.
• Carrying out daily system health checks and monitoring backups.
• Escalating more complex issues where appropriate and seeing them through to resolution.
• Maintaining technical documentation.
• Supporting IT projects as the team continues to grow.
• Visiting other company sites when required.
• Taking part in a one week in four on-call rota, with a fixed additional payment.

What you'll need

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems and takes pride in delivering a great service.

You’ll ideally have experience with:

• Windows desktop operating systems.
• Microsoft 365 installation and configuration.
• 2nd Line experience
• Active Directory.
• PC hardware support.
• Basic networking concepts.
• Mobile device support.
• Providing excellent customer service in a busy support environment.

Just as important is your approach. You'll be someone who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly, takes ownership of issues and enjoys helping people.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Paid on-call allowance (1 week in 4).
• Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.