IT Technician


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Recruiter

Uncle Buck Finance

Listed on

20th September 2019

Location

Dartford

Salary/Rate

£28000 - £28000

Salary Notes

Competitive + Benefits

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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IT Technician

Duties & responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve software and hardware incidents, including operating systems and across a range of software applications.

To assist all our users with any logged IT related incident when called upon.

To take ownership of issues by carrying out problem analysis to implement workarounds with the aim of restoring service to the customer as soon as possible.

Escalating incidents to other support teams / management where necessary.

To accurately record, update and document Incident and Requests using the IT Service Desk application.

To install and configure new IT equipment.

To resolve incidents and upgrade different types of software and hardware .

To resolve incidents with printers, copiers and scanners.

To maintain a first class level of customer service at all times.

Ensuring that known issues and workarounds are documented and kept up to date to ensure that incidents can be resolved quickly and easily.

Ensuring that relevant Compliance and IT Security requirements are met and considered at all times, such as PCI.

Actively engaging and representing the team when working on company projects.

Procurement of IT hardware and software when required.

Actively support the SIP telephone system with changes as required.

Ensure that any issues that cannot be rectified internally are logged with external support companies and followed through to a resolution.

Flexible to rota out of hours' service requests.

Personal Profile:

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills (telephone and written)

Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

Sound judgment

Initiative

Flexible

Detail-oriented

A full clean driving license with access to a car would be preferred due to the location and needs of this role

Technical skills:

Documented working experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, including  Exchange, IIS and other applications.

Experience with Layer 2, as well as Firewalls (preferably Watchguard branded firewalls).

Experience with the following technologies would be advantageous:

Microsoft Windows (7, 8, 10) installation, support and troubleshooting

Microsoft Windows Server (2008,2012) installation, support and troubleshooting

Microsoft Exchange (2010, 2013) support and troubleshooting

Active Directory and file / folder level permissions

Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS / DHCP)

VOIP telephony systems; system development

Virtualisation technology (Hyper-V, vmWare)

Knowledge of WatchGuard firewalls would be advantageous

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience with a Service Management Framework (ITIL, COBIT etc.)

MCSA / MCSE would be desirable

Experience:

Proven experience in a similar role, within a similar industry or related field with experience in technical role and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 3 years of management experience

What we offer:

Competitive salary

Annual/Quarterly Bonus

Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

23 days holiday (rising to 28 following 5 years' service)

Birthdays off

Wedding/Civil Partnership Leave

Perkbox Benefits

 Other Information:

Reporting to: Systems & Development Manager

Job Title: Permanent

Working hours: 35hrs per week on a rotating shift pattern which covers 7.30am to 9.30pm and working weekends on call from 9.00am to 6.00pm

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