IT Support Engineer - Business Operations

Law Business Research Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an IT Support Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves providing front-line support, assisting with desktop computer assembly, and ensuring the smooth operation of IT services across the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Windows and Office, as well as a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture and offers a range of benefits, including a day off for your birthday and a generous wellbeing allowance. If you're passionate about technology and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Eye Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Wellbeing allowance

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Company socials

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of first-line support experience on the Windows platform.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office package is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support and maintain IT documentation.
• Assemble desktop computers and ensure all IT services are functional.
• Support users across multiple regions including the UK and US.

Skills

Front-line support

Desktop computer assembly

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Network support

User training

Service desk management

Active Directory

Azure

Comptia A+

Network +

CCNA qualifications

Tools

MS 365 Office suite

Office 365 Services

Windows 10 and 11

MS Edge

Chrome

File Servers

Office 365 Exchange

Office 365 SharePoint

Office 365 MS Teams

Job description

IT Support Engineer

Department: Business Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Head of IT

Description

Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees.

We are happy to share that we have partnered with Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Desktop computer assembly
2. Experience of Microsoft Windows and Office package
3. Supporting a business network
4. Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
5. Would enjoy speaking to and dealing with staff at all levels of the business
6. Would enjoy working in a busy medium size business with offices in London, Hong Kong and the US.
7. 2 to 3 years of first-line support experience on the Windows platform.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

1. Front-line support – answering calls and emails from members of staff and providing initial guidance
2. Ensuring all issues raised are logged in the service desk, and end users receive regular updates on their support issues
3. Work with 3rd party suppliers on more complex problems before escalating to the System Administrator.
4. Maintain IT team documentation in coordination with the IT manager
5. Ensure all IT services in meeting rooms and pool equipment are tested regularly
6. Ensure all desks have fully functional IT equipment
7. Physical assembly of new computers and IT equipment, including network cabling
8. User induction and training on Microsoft and 3rd party products
9. The primary applications supported are
   • MS 365 Office suite
   • Office 365 Services such as SharePoint
   • Windows 10 and 11
   • Active Directory
   • Azure
   • MS Edge / Chrome
   • File Servers
   • Office 365 Exchange
   • Office 365 SharePoint
   • Office 365 MS Teams
10. Basic printing support
11. First and second-line support for users in HK, Australia, India, the UK and the US.
12. Project-based in coordination with the Infrastructure Engineer and Head of IT.
13. Nice to have: Comptia A+, Network +. Windows or MS 365, CCNA qualifications.

Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

Start of employment:

1. Eye Care
2. Employee Assistance Programme
3. A day off for your birthday

After 3 months employment:

1. Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
2. Cycle to Work scheme
3. Season ticket loan
4. £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym membership & fitness classes

After 4 months and 1 year's service:

1. Life assurance after 4 months
2. Private healthcare after 1 years’ service

Additional Perks:

1. Company socials e.g., Christmas and Summer parties
2. Access to Employee Affinity Networks
3. Mentoring scheme
4. Volunteering Day
5. Mortgage Advice

We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.