IT Support Engineer (1st Line)

Forbes Solicitors; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health care benefits

Staff discount on firm services

Annual events

Professional development and careerop

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors is seeking an IT Support Engineer (1st Line) to join the IT Team at Gordon House. This full-time role offers exposure to Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management and IT operations within a professional services setting.

You will be the first point of contact for IT incidents, supporting Windows 11, Outlook and Teams, while helping to ensure cybersecurity and data protection alongside project deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Service Desk, Help Desk or IT support role.
• GCSEs including English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting Windows and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for IT incidents, service requests and inquiries, via phone, email, remote support or in person.
• Diagnose and resolve first-line issues across Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams and related tech.
• Manage incidents and service requests using the IT Service Management system.
• Support cybersecurity and data protection, endpoint protection and device compliance.
• Assist with IT projects and deployments to improve service delivery.
• Create and maintain support documentation and knowledge base articles.

Skills

IT support

Windows 11

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Task prioritisation

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Windows 11

Microsoft 365

VoIP systems

Job description

IT Support Engineer (1st Line) - IT Team

Location: Gordon House
Hours: Full-time, 38.75 hours per week

The Role

Forbes Solicitors are seeking an IT Support Engineer (1st Line) to join our IT team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their technical knowledge and gain exposure to Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management and wider IT operations within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all IT incidents, service requests and technical enquiries, delivering professional support via phone, email, remote assistance and face-to-face interactions.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve first-line issues across Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, printers, mobile devices, VoIP systems, audio-visual equipment and business applications, including the Firm’s Case Management System.
• Manage incidents and service requests through the IT Service Management system, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication.
• Support cybersecurity and compliance activities, including endpoint protection, security monitoring, device compliance and data protection requirements.
• Assist with IT projects, new technology deployments, service rollouts, supplier engagement and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Create and maintain support documentation, knowledge base articles and user guidance, while sharing knowledge across the wider IT team.

About You

We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:

Essential:

• Previous experience within an IT Service Desk, Help Desk or IT Support role.
• GCSES grade 9-4, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Previous experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365.
• Displays excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Aligns with the Firm’s values.
• Ideally the successful candidate will have a driving licence and access to a vehicle (If you have a disability that prevents you from driving, please specify so we can assess what reasonable adjustments can be made).

Desirable:

• Obtains a relevant IT-related qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience working within a legal or professional services environment.

The Firm

Forbes Solicitors is a Legal 500 Top Tier and Chambers Leading Firm with offices across the North. We are proud Investors in People UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+), committed to collaboration, growth, and delivering practical, results-driven legal services.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Celebration and Volunteer leave.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Profit share scheme.
• Additional long service awards.
• Subsidised tuck shops.
• Staff discount on Firm services.
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
• Retail and gym membership discounts.
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
• Annual Events.

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.