IT Support Technician, help desk, service desk, analyst

Howden; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden in Leeds is seeking an experienced IT Support Technician for a permanent, hybrid role. You will deliver high-quality IT support across the organisation, resolve incidents and requests, and contribute to service improvements while maintaining documentation and strong customer communication.

The role requires familiarity with ITSM platforms, Azure and Microsoft 365 administration, and PowerShell scripting, with ITIL certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working within SLA targets and ability to manage workload based on business impact and urgency.
• Experience using an ITSM platform such as FreshService, ServiceNow or Jira Service Management.
• Experience working in a structured IT support environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Basic PowerShell scripting.
• Participation in service improvement initiatives.
• Experience identifying recurring issues and raising problem records.
• ITIL certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality IT support and service delivery across the organisation.
• Manage and resolve incidents, requests, and tasks within agreed service levels.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, Microsoft 365, and device-related issues.
• Contribute to ITIL-aligned service management processes and continual service improvement.
• Monitor and maintain IT systems and services for reliability and security.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, user accounts, access provisioning, and equipment deployment.
• Identify recurring issues and raise problem records for root-cause analysis.
• Support IT projects and technology deployments as required.

Skills

SLA targets

ITSM processes

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

ITIL certification

Tools

FreshService

ServiceNow

Jira Service Management

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365 administration

PowerShell

Job description

We have an exciting, permanent opportunity for an experienced IT Support Technician to join our Leeds office (hybrid working).

You’ll provide high-quality technical support and service delivery across the organisation, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved efficiently and in line with agreed service levels. The role is responsible for supporting end users, maintaining IT systems and services, contributing to service management processes, and driving a positive customer experience through effective communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. As the IT Support Technician you will collaborate with wider IT teams, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure the reliability, availability, and security of business technology services.

A snapshot of your day

• Deliver excellent IT support and customer service to colleagues across the business, communicating effectively with users, keeping them informed of progress, actions, and resolutions.
• Manage and resolve incidents, requests, and tasks through the IT Service Management platform within agreed service levels.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, Microsoft 365, and device-related issues through effective troubleshooting and technical analysis.
• Contribute to ITIL-aligned service management processes and continual service improvement.
• Monitor and maintain IT systems and services, identifying potential issues and taking proactive measures to minimise disruption.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, user account administration, access provisioning, and equipment deployment activities.
• Identify recurring issues, trends, and opportunities for service improvement, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Support IT projects, system upgrades, office technology deployments, and technology improvement initiatives as required.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working within SLA targets and ability to manage workload based on business impact and urgency.
• Experience using an ITSM platform such as FreshService, ServiceNow or Jira Service Management.
• Experience working in a structured IT support environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Basic PowerShell scripting.
• Participation in service improvement initiatives.
• Experience identifying recurring issues and raising problem records.
• ITIL certification

What's in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
• Core benefits including life assurance of four times salary, income protection of 75% of salary for up to five years, and single private medical insurance cover.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 27 days after five years’ service.
• Access to the Howden flexible benefits programme, offering a wide range of benefits and discounts to support your wellbeing, family life and lifestyle.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing global business where career development, collaboration and innovation are encouraged.

Accessibility

If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please let us know

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