IT Support Technician

Blue Bear Systems Group Ltd; Oakley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an IT Support professional to provide 1st line and basic 2nd line assistance across the organisation, covering user accounts, password resets and device setup. You’ll troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues, install software, and support Microsoft 365 for staff.

You will join a defence-focused company with strong emphasis on security, compliance and professional growth, working across UK sites and collaborating with the IT team to resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Windows 10/11

Microsoft 365

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Willing to learn

Compliance awareness

Defence industry experience

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. 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.

At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.