IT Support Technician

Saab

Dunstable

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 38,000

Full time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave
Workplace pension scheme with 8%公司贡献
Private medical insurance
Group income protection
Death in service insurance
Up to 5% share matching
Enhanced maternity/adoption & paternit
Plus much more

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide 1st and basic 2nd line support across the business. You will handle user accounts, password resets, device setup, Microsoft 365, and hardware troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on maintaining IT services, assisting with printer and peripheral issues, and escalating complex problems to the Senior IT Engineer. UK export control and security compliance awareness is desirable.

Qualifications

  • Experience in an IT support role within a corporate environment.
  • Familiar with Windows operating systems and business software.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and user account management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1st line and basic 2nd line IT support.
  • Deal with password resets, account issues and basic access requests.
  • Troubleshoot PCs, laptops, software, printers and other IT equipment.
  • Software installation and troubleshooting.
  • Set up new devices and help users with Microsoft 365 and general IT issues.
  • Escalate more complex problems and complete other IT tasks requested by the Senior IT Engineer.
  • Keep support tickets updated and follow through on issues.
  • Maintain IT records and documentation as needed.
  • Follow IT security requirements and company policies.
  • Help users clearly and professionally.

Skills

Windows 11/10
Microsoft 365
IT support

Tools

Active Directory
Printer setup

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What You Will Be Part Of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role

Provide first-line and basic second-line IT support within the organisation including user account administration, password resets, device setup, Microsoft 365 support, software and hardware troubleshooting, printer and peripheral support, and basic network troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide 1st line and basic 2nd line IT support.
  • Deal with password resets, account issues and basic access requests.
  • Troubleshoot PCs, laptops, software, printers and other IT equipment.
  • Software installation and troubleshooting
  • Set up new devices and help users with Microsoft 365 and general IT issues.
  • Escalate more complex problems and complete other IT tasks requested by the Senior IT Engineer.
General Responsibilities
  • Keep support tickets updated and make sure issues are followed through.
  • Keep IT records and documentation up to date where needed.
  • Follow IT procedures, security requirements and company policies.
  • Help users in a clear and professional way.
  • Assist the IT team with day-to-day tasks, equipment setup and projects where required.
Key Skills
  • Good basic knowledge of Windows 11, 10 and common business software.
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and user accounts.
  • Able to troubleshoot common hardware, software and network issues.
  • Good communication skills and comfortable helping users.
  • Willing to learn new systems and develop further IT skills.
  • Awareness of critical compliance areas including UK export control, health & safety and environmental management desirable.
  • Experience with defence industry and UK MOD desirable.
Saab UK Company Benefits
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
  • Private medical insurance
  • Group income protection scheme
  • Death in service insurance
  • Up to 5% share matching scheme
  • Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave.
  • + Much more

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

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