Technical Support Engineer

Draper Tools; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health scheme

Staff discount

Cycle to Work

Free onsite parking

Birthday day off

Employee assistance programme

Death in Service Insurance

Job summary

Draper Tools in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, is recruiting a full-time Technical Support Engineer (1st Line). You will be the first point of contact for IT issues, handling tickets with a strong customer-service focus and guiding users through solutions, both in-house and for an MSP environment.

The role offers a clear path toward a 2nd Line position, requires at least 18 months’ 1st-line experience, and includes benefits such as a pension, private health scheme and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• 18+ months of 1st line technical support experience.
• Strong IT environments knowledge and ability to advise non-technical users.
• Windows 11 support and PC diagnostics experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for IT issues and tickets.
• Log, categorize, and prioritise incidents in Zendesk.
• Resolve issues at first contact where possible; escalate when needed.
• Support Windows 11, macOS desktops/laptops and mobile devices.
• Manage AD/Microsoft Entra ID tasks: password resets, MFA, group membership.
• Support Office 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive).
• Install and configure desktops/software, including imaging via Autopilot.
• Use RMM/remote tools to diagnose and resolve incidents.
• Basic connectivity troubleshooting; escalate network issues as needed.
• Maintain clear ticket notes and contribute to knowledge base.

Skills

Technical support

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Tools

Windows 11

Office 365

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Autopilot

RMM tools

VPN / DNS / DHCP

Job description

Why work for us?

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. We’re more than just tools and we offer more than just a job. We’ve been family run since day one so working at Draper Tools is about being a part of the extended Draper family - a family that is rich in history, heritage and continued success. We know our people make our company what it is and our teams are passionate about new ideas, new ways of working and continuous improvement, so we work hard to make sure each person has the tools they need to thrive and succeed. People enjoy working for us; we welcome, invest in and value our employees and one in six have worked for Draper for more than 25 years!

It’s an exciting time to join our team as a full-time Technical Support Engineer, with lots of opportunities ahead. We’re looking for a confident 1st Line Engineer with 18+ months’ experience, either in-house or within an MSP, who is keen to develop towards a 2nd Line role. If you’re ready for your next step and this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

• Acting as the first point of contact for IT issues, handling tickets professionally, promptly and with a strong customer-service focus.
• Logging, categorising and prioritising incidents and service requests in Zendesk, managing the ticket queue and keeping users updated throughout.
• Resolving issues at first contact wherever possible; escal…
• Providing support for Windows 11 and macOS desktops/laptops and mobile end-user devices.
• Carrying out account and access tasks across the hybrid Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID environment: password resets, MFA, group membership, and joiner/mover/leaver changes under agreed process.
• Supporting Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive).
• Desktop and software installation, configuration and support, including device imaging via Autopilot.
• Using remote management (RMM) and remote-support tools to diagnose and resolve incidents.
• Basic connectivity troubleshooting (Wi-Fi, VPN, printing, DNS/DHCP at a first-line level), escalating deeper network/WAN issues.
• Maintaining accurate, clear ticket notes and contributing to the knowledge base to help resolve recurring issues faster.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months’ technical support experience at 1st line, in an in-house IT team or a managed service provider (MSP)
• Good technical knowledge and experience of IT Environments
• Ability to provide clear advice to non-technical aware customers (either internally or externally)
• Windows 11 support, plus PC and laptop diagnostics and repair (including component replacement).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptability and initiative with a pro-active approach
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload
• Commitment to further professional and personal development
• Enjoy sharing skill-based knowledge and networking
• Reliable, flexible and cooperative

Benefits

• 25 days holiday with the ability to purchase additional leave
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Medical cash plan providing cash back on everyday medical costs
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private health scheme *
• Staff discount on Draper products with significant savings available
• Employee discount scheme - discounts on gym memberships, groceries, holidays and more
• Long service bonus and awards*
• Death in Service Insurance
• Ad-hoc rewards and recognition
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking

Please note this role will be based full time at our Head Office in Chandlers Ford but there also may be requirements to visit our warehouse site at North Baddesley, so a driving license is essential.