1st Line Support Technician - Stockport

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Responsibilities:

* IT Support (remote and onsite)

* Problem investigation

* Problem diagnosis

* Solution Implementation

* Communication with internal customer throughout process

* Escalation of problem where appropriate

* Set up of user accounts

* Proactive support - on going maintenance and monitoring of systems in accordance with appropriate plans

* Preparation of equipment and services in line with work specification and appropriate deadlines

* Implementation of hardware and services through onsite or remote work

* Ongoing documentation and updating of records regarding supported assets.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

*Excellent Communication skills and telephone manner

*Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage several open cases at the same time

*Ability to work autonomously and learn fast

*Ability to work as part of a team

*Possess initiative and be willing to go the extra mile

*Friendly and Approachable manner and experience in customer service, technical support experience and will held a previous client facing/desk side role position.

*A passion for IT and technology

*Good problem solving skills

Requirements:

* Experience of Microsoft operating systems (Windows XP/Vista 7, 8, 8.1, 10)

* Office 2003 -2016 (Including office 365 platform)

* Server 2008 R2 onwards

* Admin in active directory

* WSUS

* Utilizing tools like Storage Craft

* A basic knowledge of PC hardware with experience of diagnosing problems

* Good written and spoken English skills

Desirable:

* Experience of Apple Macs (we have 10+)

* Interest in new PC hardware and current trends outside of work

* Experience in Panasonic phone systems

* Experience of problem solving in Sage

* Experience of Filemaker

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