Technical Support Officer

Capita; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Technical Support Officer based in Belfast. This full-time, permanent role involves providing day-to-day technical support, managing relationships with third parties, and ensuring exceptional service quality. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience with SQL, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure scenarios. The position offers homebased working arrangements and various benefits, including annual leave and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Paid volunteering day

Company matched pension

15 weeks fully paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with SQL scripting.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office work packages.
• Understanding of ITIL service management.
• Proven experience in customer facing 2nd line support.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support ensuring a high-quality service.
• Attend sites/remote fix to achieve SLA.
• Maintain and build technical relationships with Strategic Support Partners.

Skills

SQL scripting

MS Office

ITIL service management

Customer facing support

Communication skills

High‑pressure environment

Job description

Job title

Technical Support Officer

Job Description

Join Capita as a Technical Support Officer and play a key role on one of our largest delivery contracts, based in Belfast. This homebased role is hands-on, you’ll provide day-to-day technical support to ensure exceptional service quality.

What we are looking for

• Hands on experience working with SQL scripting
• Strong knowledge of MS Office work packages, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Understanding of ITIL service management
• Experience of managing personal workloads
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of coordinating Strategic 3rd Parties
• Proven experience in customer facing 2nd line support
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including proposal and business writing skills
• Experience in working in a high‑pressure environment and meeting tight deadlines

It’s the perfect opportunity for a proactive self‑starter with a passion for IT and the ambition to grow their career in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

What you will be doing

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support ensuring a high‑quality service
• Attend sites/remote fix to achieve SLA
• Meet deliverables set by Service Delivery Manager & Project Managers on assigned activities
• Generate and prepare internal and external customer reports and proposals
• Maintain and build technical relationships with Strategic Support Partners
• Manage outstanding calls to closure using available service tools
• Manage internal databases and procedures relevant to MIS & Curriculum Processes to ensure compliance
• Provide support to business functions when directed to by Strategic Service Delivery Managers
• Manage Support Partner related calls and queries
• Contribute to regular MIS Upgrades within agreed timescales
• Perform and audit MIS Patch Management

What’s in it for you

• Homebased working
• 23 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with time) with opportunity to buy more leave.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
• Company matched pension, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and plenty more.

Don’t forget, you’re part of a network of thousands of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines, sectors and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next

Looking to discover more? In line with our values for openness and transparency, if you are happy to do so, please let your line manager know, this isn’t a mandatory requirement.

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application and send us your CV.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [e-mail] and we’ll get back to you.

For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent