IT Service Desk Analyst

Exemplar Health Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a dedicated IT Service Desk Analyst in Sheffield. As a 1st Line Analyst, you will provide essential IT support, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving for users. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in service desk support, a strong knowledge of Windows environments, and excellent customer service skills. The role includes competitive pay of £26,500 annually and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and peer support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven 1st line Service Desk support with a minimum of 2 years.
• Ability to guide users through solutions clearly and friendly.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for IT support queries.
• Log incidents and service requests accurately.
• Provide first-line troubleshooting for technical issues.

Skills

1st line Service Desk support

Windows 11 support

Microsoft 365 support

customer service skills

knowledge of Windows Server

networking technologies knowledge

Active Directory

Education

GCSE’S at Grade C or above in English & Mathematics

Industry Standard computing qualifications (Microsoft, CompTIA)

Tools

Intune

SolarWinds Service Desk

Mac OS

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IT Service Desk Analyst

Exemplar Health Care Support Centre, Sheffield

IT Service Desk Analyst

Exemplar Health Care Support Centre, Sheffield

Position: IT Service Desk Analyst (1st line)

Location: 17 Europa View, Sheffield, S9 1XH

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Rate: £26,500 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to join our IT Department and play a key role in delivering IT support across our rapidly growing organisation.

As a 1st Line Service Desk Analyst, you are the first point of contact for users needing technical support. Your role involves answering calls, emails and tickets, logging incidents accurately and providing initial troubleshooting for hardware, software and network issues. You will resolve common problems or escalate more complex issues to senior teams when needed. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care is one of the country’s leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex needs. We have 50+ care homes across England that support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress

About The Role

• Act as the first point of contact for all IT support queries
• Answer calls, emails and self-service tickets promptly
• Log and categorise incidents and service requests accurately
• Provide first-line troubleshooting for hardware, software and network issues
• Guide users through solutions in a clear and friendly manner
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to second-line support
• Maintain detailed and accurate records in the ticketing system
• Set up and configure new user accounts, equipment and basic software
• Support password resets and access requests
  
  

About You

• proven 1st line Service Desk support (min 2 years)
• Supporting Windows 11 and Microsoft 365
• excellent customer service skills
• knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems (2016, 2019)
• strong work ethic and self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure
• knowledge of networking technologies TCP/IP, DNS, LAN, WAN, DHCP
• Active Directory
• iPhones
  
  

Desirable Systems Experience

• Intune
• iOS / iPad
• SolarWinds Service Desk
• Sophos
• Draytek
• Barracuda
• Datto
• Mac OS experience
• Manage Engine- Exchange Plus and AD Manager Plus
  
  

Qualifications

• GCSE’S at Grade C or above in English & Mathematics or equivalent
• Industry Standard computing qualifications such as Microsoft and CompTIA, CompTIA Network+, Security+, Server+ or other certification
• ITIL Foundation Qualification (desirable).
  
  

What We Offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• retail and lifestyle discounts
• free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• 25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
  
  

How To Apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, please contact our Talent Specialist Recruiter Lisandra Ferreira on [e-mail]