IT Support Technician

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd; Coventry; Presencial; GBP 27 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual Leave 25-30 days

Ability to Buy annual leave

Enhanced Sick Pay

Salary Progression Scheme

“Celebrating Success” Awards

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Group Pension Plan

Car Parking on-site

Resumo da oferta

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd is seeking an IT Helpdesk Technician to provide support and technical advice, ensuring staff can work efficiently. Reporting to the IT Team Leader UK & Ireland, you will maintain IT equipment and support staff across the Coventry site.

Role is full-time, 37 hours per week, with an annual salary of £26,500–£28,000 depending on experience. Travel to other sites may be required; you’ll work with Windows environments, Office 365 and ITIL-based ticketing systems.

Qualificações

• Good understanding of user needs
• Experience working with hardware vendors and third-party providers
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and a team-player mindset
• Minimum 1 year’s experience supporting Windows environments.
• Knowledge of Windows OS (XP, 7, 8.1, 10, 11)
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
• Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems and ITIL basics
• Understanding of Windows Server (2008–2025) and virtualisation (Hyper‑V, VMware)
• Basic TCP/IP networking knowledge and troubleshootingExperience with backup technologies
• Basic Office 365 knowledge, including Teams, Exchange Admin, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy Manager
• Full UK driving licence (mandatory)

Responsabilidades

• Log and respond to incidents and service requests via our helpdesk, communicating resolutions clearly.
• Assist with IT projects, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Build, install, and support laptops, desktops, phones, and printers.
• Maintain server room equipment.
• Travel to sites when remote support isn’t possible.
• Liaise with third-party vendors as needed.
• Maintain an inventory of all IT equipment and order components as required.
• Keep the server room and supplies organised.

Conhecimentos

Good understanding of user needs

Hardware troubleshooting

Prioritisation and deadlines

Team communication

Windows troubleshooting

Ferramentas

Windows OS

Windows Server

Hyper-V

VMware

Office 365

Teams

Exchange Admin

SharePoint

Active Directory & Group Policy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

The role of IT Helpdesk Technician is to provide support and technical advice to ensure our staff can work efficiently. By enabling them to be both efficient and effective, you will take pride in contributing directly to the smooth running of our organisation. Reporting to the IT Team Leader UK & Ireland, you will play a key part in maintaining and supporting our IT equipment and staff.

Hours Per Week: 37 Days Per Week: Monday to Friday Basis: Full Time and Permanent Location: Coventry site Annual Salary: £26,500 to £28.000 depending on experience Closing Date: Friday 13th November 2026

• Log and respond to incidents and service requests via our helpdesk, communicating resolutions clearly.
• Assist with IT projects, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Build, install, and support laptops, desktops, phones, and printers.
• Maintain server room equipment.
• Travel to sites when remote support isn’t possible.
• Liaise with third-party vendors as needed.
• Maintain an inventory of all IT equipment and order components as required.
• Keep the server room and supplies organised.

The Essentials

• Good understanding of user needs
• Experience working with hardware vendors and third-party providers
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and a team-player mindset
• Minimum 1 year’s experience supporting Windows environments.
• Knowledge of Windows OS (XP, 7, 8.1, 10, 11)
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
• Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems and ITIL basics
• Understanding of Windows Server (2008–2025) and virtualisation (Hyper‑V, VMware)
• Basic TCP/IP networking knowledge and troubleshootingExperience with backup technologies
• Basic Office 365 knowledge, including Teams, Exchange Admin, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy Manager
• Full UK driving licence (mandatory)

Our Benefits Include

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.