IT Help Desk Analyst 5275749

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council service is seeking an IT Service Desk Support Analyst to assist over five hundred staff with technical issues. The role requires strong communication skills, experience in IT support, and a driving license. This temporary position could lead to a permanent role for the right candidate, with pay ranging from £14.71 to £15.75 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Log, monitor and resolve service desk calls.
• Provide first line and second line support.
• Install, configure and test hardware and software.
• Undertake routine operational tasks.
• Liaise with users, support services and third-party suppliers.

Skills

Experience in IT or related technical subjects

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate technical information clearly

Experience using Windows 10 or 11

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Office 365

Experience with desktop and laptop support

Experience in supporting mobile devices

Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: IT Service Desk Support Analyst
REF: NW Leicestershire 5275749
Pay rate: £14.71 to £15.75 per hour PAYE, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate
Working Arrangement: Not provided, assume office based
Driving Licence is needed for this role

The role

On behalf of a local council, we are seeking an IT Help Desk Support Analyst / 1st Line Support Analyst to work as the first point of contact for the Council’s ICT Support Service. You will help over five hundred members of staff and elected Council Members (Councillors) with their technical issues. You will log, prioritise, and resolve ICT problems and requests, ensuring support to customers is provided quickly and effectively, in line with the Council’s high standards.

This position is for 3 months with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Log, monitor and resolve service desk calls within agreed service levels
• Provide first line and second line support to the council’s user base
• Install, configure and test hardware and software components
• Work in an agile and flexible manner, including remote home-working and office working on a rota basis
• Undertake routine operational tasks, including completing and monitoring data backups and restores
• Liaise with users, support services and third-party suppliers
• Be part of the IT emergency standby/on call rota, with remuneration being paid in accordance with the council’s agreed Standby policy
• Work within an ITIL service management framework

What the client is looking for

• Experience of previous learning or training in relevant IT or related technical subjects
• Driving Licence is essential
• Experience of working in a local authority or large public sector organisation
• Experience in the use and diagnosis of issues using Windows 10 or 11 operating systems
• Experience in the use and diagnosis of issues with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office 365 products
• Experience with desktop, laptop, tablet and other main IT components
• Experience in supporting mobile devices and the security of those devices
• Knowledge of Windows Server 2016 operating systems and above
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with a varying range of people
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively and clearly to customers; staff, third party suppliers and partners

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

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