First Line Support Consultant - Stockport

VTG; Stockport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Stockport is seeking a First Line Support Consultant to deliver timely IT support across phone, email and in-person channels. You will diagnose hardware, software and network issues, log tickets, and escalate complex cases to Level Two where needed.

You should be service oriented, detail focused and committed to obtaining Microsoft certifications, supporting users on Windows and Mac platforms, and contributing to a positive IT support experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft Administrator Expert.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line support to employees via phone, email, or in-person for IT related issues.
• Must be able to diagnose issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity problems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner, escalating more complex issues to Level Two support or appropriate IT personnel as needed.
• Assist with software installation, upgrades, and patch management, including Microsoft Office, antivirus software, and other business applications.
• Set up user accounts, email accounts, and access permissions in Active Directory, Office 365, and other relevant systems.
• Document support tickets, resolutions, and troubleshooting procedures in the helpdesk system, ensuring accurate and up to date records.
• Must be willing to skill up and qualify with the required Microsoft Certifications.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Associate

Microsoft Administrator Expert

Tools

Job description

As a First Line Support Consultant, you will be responsible for providing timely, professional first line IT support to customers across phone, email, and in-person channels. The role focuses on diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, Microsoft 365, account access, and network connectivity issues, while accurately documenting tickets and escalating more complex matters to level two support or the appropriate IT team. The successful candidate should be service oriented, detail focused, eager to develop Microsoft certifications and comfortable supporting users across both Windows and Mac environments.

Basic Job Responsibilities

• Provide first line support to employees via phone, email, or in-person for IT related issues
• Must be able to diagnose issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity problems
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner, escalating more complex issues to Level Two support or appropriate IT personnel as needed
• Assist with software installation, upgrades, and patch management, including Microsoft Office, antivirus software, and other business applications
• Set up user accounts, email accounts, and access permissions in Active Directory, Office 365, and other relevant systems
• Document support tickets, resolutions, and troubleshooting procedures in the helpdesk system, ensuring accurate and up to date records
• Must be willing to skill up and qualify with the required Microsoft Certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Administrator Expert

Skills

• 2 years of technical support experience in a similar support role
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
• Must be able to work on Mac or Windows
• Must possess people and process skills
• Excellent communication skillsStrong problem solving abilities
• Must be a detail oriented individual
• Must possess a customer service oriented mindset