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AWD online; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an IT Support Analyst to join an on-site team in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The role covers both remote and desk-side support across offices and operational sites, plus asset, account and software administration. Training on internal systems and processes will be provided.

The ideal candidate will have proven IT support experience, strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach. Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, on site.

Qualifications

• Previous IT support or troubleshooting workplace technology in office/operational environment
• Confidence troubleshooting computers, user accounts, hardware, software, printing, connectivity and access issues
• Security-conscious approach and following patching, antivirus and secure-device processes
• Professional, helpful and customer-focused communication
• Organised, reliable and detail-oriented with confidentiality
• On-site Mon-Fri can attend other locations; occasional out-of-hours may be required

Responsibilities

• User Support and Service Delivery: Provide support by telephone, email, remote tools and in person across company locations and to remote users
• Incident and Request Management: Log, diagnose, resolve and update incidents and service requests, keeping users informed and escalating when required
• Workplace Technology Support: Troubleshoot Microsoft 365, hardware, software, printing, Wi‑Fi, VPN, access and connectivity issues
• Endpoint and Device Management: Build, configure, deploy and support laptops, desktops, mobile devices, peripherals and meeting‑room equipment
• Software, Patching and Compliance: Install approved software and support patching, security configuration, compliance checks and remediation
• Asset and Licence Records: Maintain accurate asset, software and licence records and support secure allocation, return, storage and disposal
• Identity and Access Administration: Support authorised account, password, MFA and access changes using approved tools
• Joiners, Movers and Leavers: Prepare accounts and equipment, maintain records and escalating unusual or higher-risk requests
• Information Security and Audit Support: Maintain audit‑ready records and support compliance evidence, audits, vulnerability remediation and security‑incident actions
• Documentation and Improvement: Maintain support documentation, identify recurring issues and help standardise or automate routine activities
• Projects and Supplier Liaison: Support projects and system rollouts, liaise with approved suppliers and provide diagnostics through to resolution
• Risk and Escalation: Escalate significant incidents, risks and higher-risk operational or security decisions appropriately

Skills

IT support

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Documentation

Security awareness

On-site support

Tools

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

VPN

Remote support tools

Job description

Bring practical workplace IT support experience and a helpful, methodical approach to an on-site team supporting offices and operational locations. Training is provided on internal systems, tools and processes.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: IT Support Analyst, IT Support Technician, Helpdesk Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Support Analyst, IT Technician, Desktop Support Engineer, IT Engineer

This role is officially known as an IT Support Analyst

LOCATION: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, on site

JOB OVERVIEW

A varied opportunity awaits someone who enjoys solving practical technology problems and supporting colleagues across offices and operational sites. The IT Support Engineer / Service Desk Analyst will combine remote and desk-side support with device, account and asset administration.

Working within a small team, the IT Support Engineer / Service Desk Analyst will help keep users informed while following clear escalation, security and governance processes.

Training on internal systems, tools and processes will help the IT Support Engineer / Service Desk Analyst build knowledge while supporting compliance, documentation, projects and system rollouts.

DUTIES

Your duties as the IT Support Engineer / Service Desk Analyst include:

• User Support and Service Delivery: Provide support by telephone, email, remote tools and in person across company locations and to remote users
• Incident and Request Management: Log, diagnose, resolve and update incidents and service requests, keeping users informed and escalating when required
• Workplace Technology Support: Troubleshoot Microsoft 365, hardware, software, printing, Wi‑Fi, VPN, access and connectivity issues
• Endpoint and Device Management: Build, configure, deploy and support laptops, desktops, mobile devices, peripherals and meeting‑room equipment
• Software, Patching and Compliance: Install approved software and support patching, security configuration, compliance checks and remediation
• Asset and Licence Records: Maintain accurate asset, software and licence records and support secure allocation, return, storage and disposal
• Identity and Access Administration: Support authorised account, password, MFA and access changes using approved tools
• Joiners, Movers and Leavers: Prepare accounts and equipment, maintain records and escalating unusual or higher-risk requests
• Information Security and Audit Support: Maintain audit‑ready records and support compliance evidence, audits, vulnerability remediation and security‑incident actions
• Documentation and Improvement: Maintain support documentation, identify recurring issues and help standardise or automate routine activities
• Projects and Supplier Liaison: Support projects and system rollouts, liaise with approved suppliers and provide diagnostics through to resolution
• Risk and Escalation: Escalate significant incidents, risks and higher-risk operational or security decisions appropriately

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience providing IT support or troubleshooting workplace technology in an office, factory or similar operational environment
• Confidence troubleshooting computers, user accounts, hardware, software, printing, connectivity and access issues
• Ability to record issues clearly, work through problems methodically, keep users informed and escalating appropriately
• Security-conscious approach and willingness to follow established patching, antivirus and secure-device processes
• Professional, helpful and customer-focused approach with clear written and verbal communication
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail, with sound judgement, confidentiality and a willingness to learn and take ownership
• Ability to work on site Monday to Friday and attend other company locations when required; occasional out-of-hours work may be required subject to company arrangements

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of Windows 11, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, mobile devices, peripherals, Wi‑Fi, IP addressing and VPNs
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, endpoint-management or software-deployment tools
• Experience supporting multiple sites, remote users, meeting‑room equipment, assets, licences or secure disposal
• Awareness of information security and compliance standards, audit evidence or operational controls
• Knowledge of the steel industry or construction‑specific software
• Experience of ticketing or remote support tools

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15297