Support Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing safety through innovative technology. In this role, you will provide expert technical support while engaging directly with clients to resolve issues. Your contributions will ensure the smooth operation of critical communications systems, making a real difference in public safety. With a commitment to your professional growth, this position offers extensive coaching and development opportunities. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday bonuses, and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being. If you are passionate about technology and customer service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Holiday bonus (two weeks additional pay)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee stock purchase plan

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Career development support

Employee health and wellbeing support

Corporate social responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an application support engineer or in a similar role.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into client issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide expert-level technical support for the product and service catalogue.

Skills

Application Support

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

ITIL Methodologies

Education

Experience in Software Industry

NPPV3 and SC Clearance

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

Based in Leicester, we are a recent acquisition by Motorola, and have around 50 employees. We have been developing solutions since the 1980s, and always strived to be innovative and forward thinking. Now, as part of Motorola Solutions, we continue to expand with future opportunities in the UK and beyond.

Job Description

This role is primarily onsite at our Leicester offices 5 days a week.

The role is primarily responsible for conducting investigations into client issues and ensuring that problems are resolved within contracted SLA’s. It is expected that the employee will, once trained, be able to liaise with clients to discuss problems in their supported applications using their domain terminology and then own issues until resolution. This will primarily involve conducting technical investigations, providing patches or workarounds, escalating calls, and liaising with product specialists, preparing replies to clients in a form they can understand and updating the support toolset/support procedures.

The role also has wider team responsibilities including answering support phone calls, giving advice and assistance, updating of call records, handling system upgrades and other application/platform support functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert-level technical support for the whole of our product and service catalogue.
• Lead the response on major incidents and ensure timely resolution.
• Work closely with product and testing teams to address and resolve customer issues.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify underlying problems and implement effective solutions.
• Assist with the on-going maintenance of customer environments, ensuring solutions are kept up-to-date and secure.
• Create and maintain knowledge base articles, technical guides, and FAQs to assist both customers and support staff, ensuring documentation is clear, accurate and accessible.
• Be part of an on-call rota, available for after-hours support to handle urgent issues and ensure continuous service availability.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements to enhance support efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Participate in projects related to product enhancements, migrations and deployments for in-life customers.
• Provide recommendations on how we can improve the quality, deliverability and supportability of our products.

Basic Requirements:

Person specification:

• Proven experience as an application support engineer or in a similar role within the software industry.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Understand ITIL methodologies.
• Ability to identify and manage risks effectively, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Must be able to attain NPPV3 and SC clearance. Must be a resident of the UK for a minimum of 3 years to obtain.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
• Well known companies discount scheme.

Company: Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement:

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].