Junior Technical Support Technician

Winner Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Junior IT Support Technician to provide technical support in Birmingham. This full-time position is ideal for school leavers or recent graduates with a relevant degree. Responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software issues, providing customer support, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for technology. The pay rate starts at £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and driven to provide technical solutions.
• Good understanding of computer systems and mobile devices.
• Ability to document service support requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance related to computer systems.
• Monitor and document service support requests and resolutions.
• Install and configure related hardware as necessary.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting hardware issues

Basic system building skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or related credentials in IT

Tools

MS Windows

Linux-based operating systems

Job description

Junior IT Support Technician

Our client is looking for a Junior helpdesk support Technician. This position will be best suited to a school leaver or someone who has recently graduated from College or university with related credentials / Degree etc in this field of expertise and who is looking for a future career but has not got the experience. This company is a very well established company based in Saltley in Birmingham. This will be a full time Temporary – permanent role working Monday – Friday between 8.00am – 17.00pm

Pay Rate From £12.21 per hour Depending on experience

We are looking for an individual with a passion for technology and someone who is driven to provide technical solutions.

You will ideally need to have a good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other technical products

Overview

To have the ability to:

• Take ownership of customer issues reported and see problems through to resolution
• Research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve Mobile devices and system issues
• Follow standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams
• Ability to provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal

Role & Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software to clients, end users, and the organization they work for.
• Monitor, respond to and document all service support requests and resolutions via telephone or email to support clients
• Responding to queries, running diagnostic programs, isolating problems, and determining and implementing solutions.
• Manage equipment inventory, including booking out of replacement parts, as well as arranging collection and return of faulty goods.
• A good understanding of MS Windows, installation and configuration of Windows drivers and troubleshooting of general technical issues of products
• Coordinating with and providing support to remote field operatives, client IT personnel and contractor IT personnel as required.
• Completing administrative aspects of the role whilst striving to identify and eliminate errors.
• Install, configure, and maintain any related hardware.
• Tear down, rebuild, repair and refurbish hardware and goods for redeployment.

Key Skills Required

• You will need excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, firmware and software issues relating to all products
• Be well-versed in all aspects of computer systems configuration, set up, and maintenance.
• Hands on approach to PC hardware and basic system building skills.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude will be an advantage.
• Demonstrate analytical skills and an ability to troubleshoot and think independently
• Knowledge of Linux based operating systems would be advantageous but not essential
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues affecting mobile devices and other products
• Performing maintenance and updates to ensure optimal software/hardware performance.

If you are available and have the correct accreditations or degree level in this sector please apply online and one of our consultants will get back to you asap